Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 17 at 9:47PM CDT until May 17 at 10:15PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 7:47pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
At 947 PM CDT, a line of severe thunderstorms capable of producing
tornadoes and 70 mph wind gusts was located along a line from over
Welcome to 12 miles south of Elmore, moving northeast at 55 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...
Fairmont and Welcome around 950 PM CDT.
Elmore around 955 PM CDT.
Blue Earth around 1000 PM CDT.
Frost around 1005 PM CDT.
Bricelyn around 1010 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by the tornado include East Chain, Fairmont
Airport, Imogene, Guckeen and Granada.
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:
Faribault, MN; Martin, MN
Forcast Office:
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Sender: