Tornado rips through southeast Missouri, killing at least five
Storm spotters reported the tornado touched down in the area at about 3:30 a.m. local time (0800 GMT), according to the National Weather Service.
A US flag is tied to a fallen tree in front of a destroyed residence in the aftermath of a tornado in Mayfield, Kentucky, US, December 13, 2021.(photo credit: REUTERS/ADREES LATIF)Updated: 
