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(Bloomberg) — Tornadoes ripped through Missouri late Thursday, killing three people in the state capital, injuring nine and causing extensive damage.
Twisters have swept across the Great Plains and Midwest over the past several days, along with violent thunderstorms that have led to widespread flooding and kept farmers from planting fields. A tornado watch, meaning the storms could form at any time, extends from central Missouri into southern Illinois, the National Weather Service said.
About 43,000 people live in Jefferson City, the capital city located on the banks of the Missouri River. Just before the tornado struck, the National Weather Service tweeted out a warning "violent tornado confirmed — shelter now!" at 11:47 p.m.
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