Minnesota Tornado Warning | Effective 05/17/2026 17:19

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued May 17 at 7:19PM CDT until May 17 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 17, 2026 - 5:19pm
Expires: 
May 17, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description: 
At 719 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Truman, or 10 miles north of Fairmont, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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. Locations impacted include... Northrop, Truman and Lewisville.
Instruction: 
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building away from 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. This storm has a history of producing tornadoes.
Area Description: 
Blue Earth, MN; Martin, MN; Watonwan, MN
Forcast Office: 
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN