Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 17 at 7:40PM CDT until May 17 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 5:40pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
TORMPX
The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Martin County in south central Minnesota...
Southwestern Watonwan County in south central Minnesota...
* Until 830 PM CDT.
* At 740 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 10 miles west of Trimont, or 24 miles west of Fairmont,
moving northeast at 25 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 tornado will be near...
St. James around 825 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by the tornado include Odin, Ormsby and
Echols.
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.
Area Description:
Martin, MN; Watonwan, MN
Forcast Office:
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Sender: