Meteor creates fireball, sonic boom over St. Louis area

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) – A meteor streaked across the sky Thursday night around 6:15 p.m., creating a fireball and sonic boom that rattled residents across southern parts of the metro area.

The fireball was visible in south St. Louis County and Jefferson County. The meteor broke the sound barrier, creating a shockwave that many residents felt rather than saw.

Residents describe the experience

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