United Way volunteer killed by tornado
The storm that started around 5 p.m. cut through a heavily wooded area, toppling large trees, blocking roads and destroying homes. The National Weather Service out of Paducah gave the tornado a preliminary rating of EF3. St. Louis News: FOX 2 covers news, weather, and sports in Missouri and Illinois. Read more about this story or see the latest updates on our website https://FOX2Now.com Follow FOX 2 on social media: YouTube: / fox2now Facebook: / fox2now Twitter: / fox2now Instagram: / fox2now TikTok: / fox2now SnapChat: / fox2now

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