Minnesota Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 06/29/2026 09:56

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued June 29 at 11:56AM CDT until June 29 at 12:15PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 29, 2026 - 9:56am
Expires: 
June 29, 2026 - 10:15am
Description: 
At 1156 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Leader, or 17 miles northwest of Brainerd, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and two inch 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... Gull Lake, Pequot Lakes, Nisswa and Merrifield.
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: 
Cass, MN; Crow Wing, MN
Forcast Office: 
NWS Duluth MN