Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 13 at 5:58PM CDT until April 13 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 13, 2026 - 3:58pm
Expires:
April 13, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
TORMPX
The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southwestern Blue Earth County in south central Minnesota...
Northeastern Martin County in south central Minnesota...
Southeastern Watonwan County in south central Minnesota...
* Until 645 PM CDT.
* At 558 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 6 miles northwest of Truman, or 17 miles north of
Fairmont, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and tennis ball 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...
South Branch, Truman and Lewisville.
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:
Blue Earth, MN; Martin, MN; Watonwan, MN
Forcast Office:
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov