Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 17 at 7:48PM CDT until May 17 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 5:48pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
TORMPX
The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southwestern Blue Earth County in south central Minnesota...
North Central Martin County in south central Minnesota...
Southeastern Watonwan County in south central Minnesota...
* Until 830 PM CDT.
* At 748 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Truman, or 11 miles north of Fairmont, moving
northeast 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 tornado will be near...
Truman around 755 PM CDT.
Lewisville around 805 PM CDT.
Vernon Center around 825 PM CDT.
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:
Blue Earth, MN; Martin, MN; Watonwan, MN
Forcast Office:
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
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