Meteorologists with the NWS Paducah office have also confirmed several tornadoes in its region the afternoon and evening of May 16. Three tornadoes impacted western Kentucky, including an EF-3 tornado in Morganfield with winds of 155 mph, an EF-2 tornado in Allegre and an EF-2 tornado in Casky.

The National Weather Service said, based on preliminary information, the tornado that slammed into St. Louis was at least an EF-3, with winds of up to 140 mph.

Kentucky and Missouri declare states of emergency after deadly tornadoes Two killed in Virginia during bout of severe thunderstorms St. Louis tornado kills 5, injures 38, damages 5,000 properties Federal resources offered to affected states by Homeland Security secretary May 17 (Reuters) - An unstable spring weather system spawned tornadoes overnight in the U.