Minnesota Tornado Warning | Effective 04/13/2026 16:46

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued April 13 at 6:46PM CDT until April 13 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 13, 2026 - 4:46pm
Expires: 
April 13, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description: 
At 646 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Amboy, or 22 miles southwest of Mankato, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Damaging tornado and two inch hail. SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. 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... Vernon Center, Amboy and Mapleton.
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; Faribault, MN
Forcast Office: 
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov