At least four people died and others were hurt after severe storms including a possible tornado swept through St. Louis. The storms Friday afternoon tore roofs off some buildings, ripped bricks off of siding and downed trees and power lines as residents were urged to take cover.

At least five people died and others were hurt after severe weather including a possible tornado swept through St. Louis, the mayor said.

At least four people were killed when severe weather, including two possible tornadoes, swept through St. Louis, Missouri, on Friday afternoon, authorities said Mayor Cara Spencer announced the fatalities during a news conference.