The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) is cautioning residents about potential post-disaster scams following the May 16 tornado and other recent severe weather events. The department said that scammers are attempting to take advantage of vulnerable individuals,

Money could start flowing soon after the governor signs the legislation. St. Louis also could begin to seek reimbursement for work already done.

The saga between the state of Missouri and the threat of the Kansas City Chiefs relocating has reached an important step. Per a report from the Associated Press, there have been hundreds of millions of dollars dedicated to convince the Chiefs and the Kansas City Royals from relocating to Kansas.

Missouri has only had one tornado with an unknown tornado rating, leaving no damage to rate. Compared to previous years, in 2024 the state had 47 tornadoes in total. The NWS reports other active years include 2006, when the state saw 75 tornadoes.

Missouri is currently ranked second in the nation for total confirmed tornadoes with 111, and 18 of them have been rated EF-2 or stronger.

A tornado warning has been issued for St. Louis, Missouri, and much of the surrounding area. The National Weather Service warned that a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado has been located over Bridgeton and is moving northeast at a speed of 20 mph. Residents in the storm's path were urged to take immediate shelter.

A tornado warning has been issued in parts of Jefferson, St. Francois, Washington counties through 7:30 p.m. CT Saturday.