Tornadoes Hit Joplin, MO

The Associated Press is reporting that a tornado hit Joplin, MO around 6 p.m. and overturned trucks and damaged businesses. 

National Weather Service Meteorologist Mike Griffin has said that Joplin was directly hit by a tornado that touched down in the center of the town. 

The NWS is not yet sending anyone to assess the damage because the severe weather is not yet over.

Jasper County Emergency Management Director Keith Stammer says that a tornado hit the St. John's Regional Medical Center, and there are reports of multiple injuries. 

The roofs of two city fire stations collapsed, and there are reports of other damaged businesses near the city. 



Looks like St. Louis might be under the gun next.