Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 17 at 10:19PM CDT until May 17 at 10:45PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 8:19pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
At 1019 PM CDT, a line of severe thunderstorms capable of producing
tornadoes and wind gusts to 70 mph was located along a line from over
Wells to 14 miles southeast of Emmons, moving northeast at 60 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...
Alden, Twin Lakes, Conger, Wells and Emmons around 1020 PM CDT.
Albert Lea and Freeborn around 1025 PM CDT.
Glenville and Hayward around 1030 PM CDT.
Clarks Grove around 1035 PM CDT.
Hollandale and London around 1040 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by the tornado include Baroda, Manchester,
Myre Big Island State Park, Albert Lea Airport and Myrtle.
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.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Faribault, MN; Freeborn, MN
Forcast Office:
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
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