MINEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – A tornado clock remains in effect for much of central Minnesota, including areas west of the twin cities as storms move through Minnesota.
The tornado clock has shrunk significantly since strong storms blew up parts of western Minnesota. The National Weather Service classified the watch as a “particularly dangerous situation” due to the risk of tornadoes.
The clock is in effect until 10 pm on Monday. The main threats from the storms will be potential tornadoes, damaging winds of up to 70 mph and hail greater than 2 inches.
The storms swept through western Minnesota, leaving significant damage in the process. While most of the hard weather is pushing north, there are a number of storms moving west from the Twin Cities subway.
Damage to Forada, Min.
FOX 9 is aware of significant damage in western Minnesota, especially in the small town of Forada near Alexandria, Minnesota. Photos of storm chasers show damage to homes in a small neighborhood near Lake Maple.
Douglas County Emergency Manager says search and rescue operations are underway in Forada, but no deaths or serious injuries have been reported so far. There are numerous power outages in the area, as well as reports of power outages.
FOX 9 keeps track of time and will be updated when more information is available.
Damage elsewhere
FOX 9 also received reports of damage near Milan, Minnesota in Chipeva County. The photos taken by Janelle Streed show significant damage to the barn.
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Night and Monday morning storms
At 2 a.m., tornado warnings were issued along Minnesota-South Dakota as strong storms began to rise. The storms passed to ENE over the next 6 hours. FOX 9 storm chaser Tim Parrington said the roof of his hotel in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, had been torn off by strong winds.
At 3:30 a.m., an emergency manager in Renville County said strong thunderstorms had pushed grain onto Highway 212 near Sacred Heart, blocking the roadway.
Wind gusts of 65 miles per hour from Sauk Center to St. Louis have been reported from 4 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cloud. These storms then headed to Little Falls and Mora with gusts of up to 70 miles per hour as the storm moved northeast through Carlton, Douglas, Pine and St. Louis counties.
Total precipitation
Look at the total rainfall (inches) for Remembrance Day until 8 am
- Alexandria: 2.4
- Grand Rapids: 1.93
- Hibbing: 1.84
- Cymbal: 0.67
- Mankato: 0.55
- New Ulm: 0.50
- Wilmar: 0.47
Morning gusts of stormy wind
And here’s a look at some recorded gusts of wind at night and early morning storms in Minnesota.
- Olivia: 84 mph
- Sauk center: 65 mph
- St. Clouds: 65 mph
- Northern Redwood: 61 mph
- Rice: 60 mph
Be aware of the sky as you clean up the damage
After sunrise, the city of Marshall in southwestern Minnesota reported trees and power lines after winds of 70 miles per hour. The city reminded residents to be aware of the weather as they clean up storm damage, as there is another risk of severe storms on Monday afternoon.
Remembrance Day camping has been suspended
Just outside the Hudson, Wisconsin, Willow River State Park, many campers returned early to avoid any risk.
“Everything is metal and canvas, so you don’t know what will fall and break your things or what is really safe,” said one camper. “I don’t even know where the shelters are and whether there are shelters in the area.”
The risk of a tornado forces campers to pack their bags on Remembrance Day
Just outside the Hudson, Wisconsin, Willow River State Park, many campers returned early to avoid any risk. “Everything is metal and canvas, so you don’t know what will fall and break your things or what is really safe.
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While the possibility of severe storms on Sunday night diminished by the end of the day, the risk of a tornado on Monday sent a lot of packing.
“This is a bit of a violator of the deal,” said another camper. “A tornado is a little worse than ordinary rain.”
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