Severe Storms Blow Through St Louis – 5/11/2016

An early round of severe weather mowed through the St. Louis area bringing reports of huge hail to the eastern suburbs that transitioned to a high wind threat over the central and western suburbs. Storms are ongoing still, moving into Illinois with the continued threat for severe weather.

Video package opens with MO-DOT signs warning of severe weather, then shows high winds and blinding rains across western parts of St. Louis.  Ends with many cars hiding beneath an overpass as loud thunder cracks.