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Reported tornado hits southern Minnesota town of Truman
Severe storms hit southern Minnesota Monday afternoon and evening, prompting thunderstorm and tornado warnings over several hours. Two tornadoes were reported, one near the town of Truman, and the other near Amboy.
(FOX 9) - The National Weather Service says as many as three tornadoes hit southern Minnesota Monday afternoon and evening as severe storms pushed through the state in our first severe weather event of the 2026 season.
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Tornadoes, large hail, heavy rain hit southern Minnesota
Southern Minnesota was hit hard by the first severe weather of the season Monday afternoon and evening, with at least two tornadoes, large hail and heavy rain. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has more.
Tornadoes reported
What we know:
Observers spotted a tornado in southern Minnesota amid a line of storms pushing through Monday evening. The tornado was first reported in Martin County just north of Truman, Minnesota at about 6:25 p.m.
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Tornado reported in southern MN during storms
A tornado has been reported in southern Minnesota as severe storms push through on Monday.
Spotters and fire departments later reported the tornado was still on the ground at 6:32 p.m. closer to Amboy, Minnesota in Blue Earth County.
Local perspective:
There are reports that the tornado caused damage to a farm outbuilding. So far, there aren't any reports of injuries caused by the storm.
2nd tornado reported
Timeline:
A second tornado was reported at 7:20 p.m. six miles west of Elmore, Minnesota in Faribault.
No further details were reported in terms of location and damage.
Big picture view:
A tornado watch is in effect for parts of southern Minnesota and central Wisconsin until 10 p.m. on Monday.
Storms earlier in the afternoon dropped large hail on parts of the state.