Tornado Warning

FROM: NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
AREA: Faribault, MN; Martin, MN
SENT: 2025-08-17T19:08:00-05:00

NWS: TORNADO WARNING in this area til 8:00 PM CDT. Take shelter now. Check media.

Tornado Warning issued August 17 at 7:08PM CDT until August 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

TORMPX

The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a

* Tornado Warning for…
Northwestern Faribault County in south central Minnesota…
East Central Martin County in south central Minnesota…

* Until 800 PM CDT.

* At 708 PM CDT, a line of severe thunderstorms capable of producing
a tornado was located 7 miles south of Winnebago, or 14 miles east
of Fairmont, moving northeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD…Tornado and quarter size hail.

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.

* Locations impacted include…
Blue Earth, Winnebago, Delavan, Huntley and Guckeen.

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.

Alert Expiration: 2025-08-17T20:00:00-05:00