Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 20 at 8:52PM CDT until August 20 at 9:15PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 6:52pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 852 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Litchfield, or 19 miles north of Hutchinson, moving
southeast at 20 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.
Locations impacted include...
Forest City, Litchfield Airport, Litchfield, Darwin and Dassel.
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:
Meeker, MN
Forcast Office:
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov