Tornado Warning issued October 28 at 4:59PM CDT until October 28 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Level
Extreme (5/5) · CAP Extreme
Region
North America
Category
Weather
Source
NWS / NOAA weather

At 459 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Cannon Falls, or 13 miles northeast of Northfield,
moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball 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.

This tornado will be near...
Cannon Falls around 500 PM CDT.
Welch around 520 PM CDT.
Red Wing around 525 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by the tornado include Lake Byllesby,
Hampton, New Trier, Miesville and Diamond Bluff.

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 month
168th Weather alert at severity 5+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather

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