There was some damage reported at Lambert- but none at the passenger terminals.
Lambert/STL was closed as of 10:15 pm due to "debris on the airfield-" but should reopen by Saturday morning...
In Earth City- it was reported a Holiday Inn Express hotel just south of I-70 and east of the casino was struck.
The "roof" was reportedly blown off parts of the Hollywood Casino and patrons were evacuated.
There are reported a number of tractor-trailer trucks in and around Metro St. Louis that were overturned by strong winds as well as the tornado.
There are homes damaged in St. Peters- as well as a large number of trees and power lines down.
As of 9:30 pm- "no reports of serious injuries" as relayed from a county official via St. Louis TV..
I-70 was closed by the MO Highway Patrol in St. Louis and St. Charles counties as of 9:30 pm Friday night.
As of 10 pm- around 100000 people in Metro St. Louis had no power.
In addition- there is a high risk for flash flooding through the night into Saturday morning in Metro St. Louis.
Live coverage HERE on FOX-2 in St. Louis.
Live coverage HERE from KSDK Newchannel 5.
The St. Louis POST-DISPATCH has a live weather chat on this link.
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