Minnesota Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 08/25/2026 14:42

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued August 25 at 4:42PM CDT until August 25 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
August 25, 2026 - 2:42pm
Expires: 
August 25, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description: 
At 441 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Meadowlands, or 21 miles southeast of Hibbing, moving east 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... Cotton and Nichols Lake.
Instruction: 
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid 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: 
St. Louis, MN
Forcast Office: 
NWS Duluth MN
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov