Sikeston Standard Democrat: Local News: Storms give scare but damage is minimal (05/26/11)

Storm clouds loom ominously over East Malone in Sikeston on Wednesday evening. Strong storms hit the area on Wednesday bringing heavy rain and high winds that downed some trees and caused other minimal damage.
(Photo by David Jenkins, Staff)

SIKESTON -- Another round of severe weather swept through Southeast Missouri Wednesday afternoon battering storm-weary residents, who escaped for the most part without any major damage.

However, after the damage brought on by Sunday's tornado in Joplin, few took chances.

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