Tornado Strikes Near Rochester, Minnesota: Residents Urged to Take Shelter
Tornado near Rochester, MN: Videos show twister on ground; Marion, Stewartville on alert
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A tornado was confirmed near Rochester, Minnesota, prompting alerts for nearby areas like Marion and Stewartville. The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Warning for southeastern Minnesota, advising residents to seek shelter due to the storm's potential for dangerous debris and damage.
- 01A tornado was spotted near Rochester, Minnesota, prompting immediate alerts.
- 02The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Warning for southeastern Minnesota.
- 03Rochester Public Schools moved students to safety as tornado sirens sounded.
- 04The tornado is expected to impact areas including Stewartville and Highway 90.
- 05Residents are advised to take precautions due to the risk of flying debris and damage.
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A tornado was reported near Rochester, Minnesota, on Friday, with videos showing the twister on the ground. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Tornado Warning for southeastern Minnesota, affecting areas such as southwestern Olmsted County and north central Mower County. At 1:52 PM CDT, weather spotters confirmed a tornado located 7 miles east of Hayfield, moving east at 30 mph. Residents in the path, including those in Rochester and Stewartville, were urged to take shelter due to the potential for flying debris and damage to structures. Rochester Public Schools announced that students were moved to designated safety areas as tornado sirens sounded. The district advised parents to wait for an all-clear message before picking up students, as the warning remains in effect.
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Residents in the affected areas are at risk of damage to homes and vehicles due to the tornado's potential for flying debris.
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