Minnesota Tornado Warning | Effective 04/13/2026 17:33

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued April 13 at 7:33PM CDT until April 13 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 13, 2026 - 5:33pm
Expires: 
April 13, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description: 
At 733 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Elmore, or 20 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... Elmore, Blue Earth and Frost.
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: 
Faribault, MN
Forcast Office: 
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN