A "violent tornado" touched down in Jefferson City, Missouri, causing heavy damage, according to the United States' National Weather Service. The service reported that a "confirmed large and destructive tornado" was observed over Jefferson City at 11:43pm Wednesday (local time), moving northeast at 64 kph. No fatalities have been reported but Jefferson City Police Lt David Williams said they have received multiple calls of people being trapped in their homes. In Jefferson City, the state capital, there is extensive damage along Ellis Boulevard near Highway 54. We’re doing okay but praying for those that were caught in damage, some are still trapped - local emergency crews are on site and assisting.

Source: Stuff May 23, 2019 05:17 UTC