Minnesota Tornado Warning | Effective 05/17/2026 17:11

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued May 17 at 7:11PM CDT until May 17 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 17, 2026 - 5:11pm
Expires: 
May 17, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description: 
At 711 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Kilen Woods State Park, or 7 miles northwest of Jackson In Jackson County, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. 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. This dangerous storm will be near... Bergen and Kilen Woods State Park around 715 PM CDT.
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: 
Cottonwood, MN; Jackson, MN
Forcast Office: 
NWS Sioux Falls SD