Published March 15, 2025 3:34pm EDT Updated March 16, 2025 7:01pm EDT

ST. LOUIS – Tornadoes wreaked havoc across the nation’s heartland late Friday night, including parts of the St. Louis area. 

Video from St. Louis Lambert International Airport shows an airplane taking off as the area was under a Tornado Warning. 

As lightning illuminates the sky, a tornado can be seen spinning in the background as the airplane gains altitude. 

The National Weather Service in St. Louis conducted surveys throughout the weekend and found EF-2 damage from a tornado in Bridgeton, located near the airport. 

At least 12 people were killed by severe storms in Missouri, with at least one of those deaths coming from St. Louis County. 

Editor’s note: On Sunday, the National Weather Service confirmed EF-2 damage from a tornado in Bridgeton, near the airport. This story reflects a tornado captured on camera.