Tornado Warning — Warned Area, MN — May 18, 2026
NWS MPX · ETN 9 · National Weather Service warning
Event Summary
The National Weather Service office MPX issued a tornado warning at 00:12 UTC on May 18, 2026. The warning was in effect for 33 minutes, ending at May 18, 2026 00:45 UTC. At the last radar check, the storm was located near 43.73, -94.54, moving northeast at about 31 mph.
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Counties Affected
Storm Reports
| Time | Location | County / State | EF | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 WSW Northrop | Martin, MN | UNK | Short rope tornado northwest of Fairmont north of mile marker 99 along I-90. Confirmed by law enforcement and trained spotter. (MPX) |
Preliminary local storm reports (SPC) within the warned area window — subject to revision after NWS surveys.