Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 17 at 6:18PM CDT until May 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 4:18pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 617 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes
were located along a line extending from 8 miles south of Fulda to
near Worthington, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
These dangerous storms will be near...
Worthington and Brewster around 625 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of these tornadic storms include Heron
Lake.
At 615 pm...A trained spotter reported a possible tornado just
southwest of Worthington.
Instruction:
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Area Description:
Jackson, MN; Nobles, MN
Forcast Office:
NWS Sioux Falls SD
Sender: