Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 17 at 7:40PM CDT until May 17 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 5:40pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
TORMPX
The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Faribault County in south central Minnesota...
Northeastern Martin County in south central Minnesota...
* Until 815 PM CDT.
* At 740 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 9 miles southwest of Winnebago, or 11 miles east 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 755 PM CDT.
Delavan around 805 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by the tornado include Guckeen and Huntley.
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.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 8:15 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 8:15 PM CDT. Busque refugio ahora en un sotano o en el interior de un cuarto en el nivel mas bajo de un edificio seguro. Si esta al aire libre, en una casa movil, o en un vehiculo, debe ir al edificio seguro mas cercano y protegerse de proyectiles. Consulte los medios informativos.
Area Description:
Faribault, MN; Martin, MN
Forcast Office:
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
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