WWUS53 KMPX 180019
SVSMPX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
719 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026

MNC013-091-165-180045-
/O.CON.KMPX.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260518T0045Z/
Blue Earth MN-Martin MN-Watonwan MN-
719 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026

...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN BLUE EARTH, NORTHEASTERN MARTIN AND SOUTHEASTERN
WATONWAN COUNTIES...

At 719 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Truman, or 10 miles north of Fairmont, moving
northeast at 30 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...
  Northrop, Truman and Lewisville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

This storm has a history of producing tornadoes.

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LAT...LON 4385 9454 4401 9444 4386 9419 4385 9421
      4385 9425 4383 9425 4367 9452 4373 9462
TIME...MOT...LOC 0012Z 219DEG 27KT 4374 9453

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

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