Minnesota Tornado Warning | Effective 05/17/2026 17:57

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued May 17 at 7:57PM CDT until May 17 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 17, 2026 - 5:57pm
Expires: 
May 17, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description: 
At 757 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Winnebago, or 15 miles northeast 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... Winnebago around 800 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: 
Faribault, MN; Martin, MN
Forcast Office: 
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN