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Tornado Warning 66, NWS Twin Cities, MN
NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this tornado warning at Jun 29, 2025, 12:08 AM CDT for Carver County, Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was in force for 37 min. 5 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 29, 2025, 12:08 AM CDT (05:08 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 29, 2025, 12:45 AM CDT
- In force
- 37 min
- Issued by
- NWS Twin Cities, MN
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.0 in
Counties Carver County, MN, Hennepin County, MN
The radar
The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 17 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 05:08 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 12:15 AM CDT | TORNADO | 3 Nnw Waconia, MN | TDS confirmed via radar. |
| Jun 29, 12:16 AM CDT | TORNADO | 3 Se Waconia, MN | TDS confirmed on radar. |
| Jun 29, 12:21 AM CDT | TORNADO | 2 S St. Bonifacius, MN | TDS confirmed via radar. |
| Jun 29, 12:24 AM CDT | TORNADO | 1 Nnw Victoria, MN | Corrects previous tornado report from 1 NNW Victoria. TDS confirmed via radar. Trees were reported blocking Hwy 7 completely from Mnnewashta Pkwy to Rolling Acres Rd. |
| Jun 29, 12:24 AM CDT | TORNADO | 1 Nnw Victoria, MN | TDS confirmed via radar. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 6:36 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 6 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Aberdeen, SD (KABR), launched 00:00Z, 5.1 hours before the alert went out and 364 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 2696 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -43 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1383 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 35 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 16 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 130 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.6
- Supercell composite
- 7.0
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS53 KMPX 290508
TORMPX
MNC019-053-290545-
/O.NEW.KMPX.TO.W.0066.250629T0508Z-250629T0545Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1208 AM CDT Sun Jun 29 2025
The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northern Carver County in east central Minnesota...
West Hennepin County in east central Minnesota...
* Until 1245 AM CDT.
* At 1208 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located over Mayer, or 22 miles south of Buffalo,
moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
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.
* Locations impacted include...
Eden Prairie, Chaska, Chanhassen, Waconia, Mound, Orono, Victoria,
Minnetrista, Wayzata, St. Bonifacius, Excelsior, Mayer, Shorewood,
Deephaven, Greenwood, New Germany and Lake Waconia.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 4482 9395 4491 9397 4496 9353 4482 9352
PARTITION...427053
TIME...MOT...LOC 0508Z 263DEG 26KT 4487 9392
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
Borghoff5 follow-up statements
090
WWUS53 KMPX 290515
SVSMPX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1215 AM CDT Sun Jun 29 2025
MNC019-053-290545-
/O.CON.KMPX.TO.W.0066.000000T0000Z-250629T0545Z/
Carver MN-Hennepin MN-
1215 AM CDT Sun Jun 29 2025
...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1245 AM CDT FOR CARVER
AND WEST HENNEPIN COUNTIES...
At 1215 AM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Waconia, or 22
miles south of Buffalo, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
This tornado will be near...
Mayer around 1210 AM CDT.
Waconia around 1215 AM CDT.
St. Bonifacius around 1225 AM CDT.
Victoria, Minnetrista and Mound around 1230 AM CDT.
Chanhassen, Chaska and Orono around 1235 AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by the tornado include Lake Waconia,
Greenwood, Shorewood and Deephaven.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built
building away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home,
or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4482 9390 4492 9392 4496 9353 4482 9352
PARTITION...427053
TIME...MOT...LOC 0508Z 265DEG 28KT 4487 9390
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
Borghoff352
WWUS53 KMPX 290520
SVSMPX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1220 AM CDT Sun Jun 29 2025
MNC019-053-290545-
/O.CON.KMPX.TO.W.0066.000000T0000Z-250629T0545Z/
Carver MN-Hennepin MN-
1220 AM CDT Sun Jun 29 2025
...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1245 AM CDT FOR CARVER
AND WEST HENNEPIN COUNTIES...
At 1220 AM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over St. Bonifacius,
or 22 miles south of Buffalo, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
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...
Waconia around 1215 AM CDT.
St. Bonifacius around 1220 AM CDT.
Victoria, Minnetrista and Mound around 1225 AM CDT.
Chanhassen, Orono and Chaska around 1230 AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by the tornado include Lake Waconia,
Greenwood, Shorewood and Deephaven.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 4483 9382 4493 9383 4496 9353 4482 9352
PARTITION...427053
TIME...MOT...LOC 0515Z 263DEG 32KT 4488 9379
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
Borghoff884
WWUS53 KMPX 290524
SVSMPX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1224 AM CDT Sun Jun 29 2025
MNC019-053-290545-
/O.CON.KMPX.TO.W.0066.000000T0000Z-250629T0545Z/
Carver MN-Hennepin MN-
1224 AM CDT Sun Jun 29 2025
...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1245 AM CDT FOR CARVER
AND WEST HENNEPIN COUNTIES...
At 1224 AM CDT, a tornado producing storm was located over St.
Bonifacius, or 22 miles south of Buffalo, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
This tornado will be near...
Waconia around 1215 AM CDT.
St. Bonifacius around 1220 AM CDT.
Victoria, Minnetrista and Mound around 1230 AM CDT.
Chanhassen and Chaska around 1235 AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by the tornado include Greenwood, Shorewood
and Deephaven.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built
building away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home,
or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall is hiding this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear
the tornado. Take cover now!
Tornadoes are difficult to observe at night. Take cover now!
&&
LAT...LON 4483 9378 4492 9378 4496 9353 4482 9352
PARTITION...427053
TIME...MOT...LOC 0520Z 265DEG 26KT 4488 9376
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
Borghoff573
WWUS53 KMPX 290531
SVSMPX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1231 AM CDT Sun Jun 29 2025
MNC019-053-290545-
/O.CON.KMPX.TO.W.0066.000000T0000Z-250629T0545Z/
Carver MN-Hennepin MN-
1231 AM CDT Sun Jun 29 2025
...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1245 AM CDT FOR CARVER
AND WEST HENNEPIN COUNTIES...
At 1231 AM CDT, tornado producing storms were located along a line
from over Victoria to over Victoria, or along a line from 18 miles
west of Minneapolis to 20 miles west of Minneapolis, moving east at
30 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
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...
Excelsior and Chaska around 1235 AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by the tornado include Shorewood, Greenwood
and Deephaven.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
Heavy rainfall is hiding this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear
the tornado. Take cover now!
Tornadoes are difficult to observe at night. Take cover now!
&&
LAT...LON 4483 9373 4491 9372 4496 9353 4482 9352
PARTITION...427053
TIME...MOT...LOC 0524Z 269DEG 24KT 4488 9368 4488 9372
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
Borghoff992 WWUS53 KMPX 290541 SVSMPX Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1241 AM CDT Sun Jun 29 2025 MNC019-053-290551- /O.EXP.KMPX.TO.W.0066.000000T0000Z-250629T0545Z/ Carver MN-Hennepin MN- 1241 AM CDT Sun Jun 29 2025 ...TORNADO WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 1245 AM CDT FOR CARVER AND WEST HENNEPIN COUNTIES... The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service office. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CDT for a portion of east central Minnesota. && LAT...LON 4483 9373 4491 9372 4496 9353 4482 9352 PARTITION...427053 TIME...MOT...LOC 0531Z 269DEG 24KT 4488 9361 4488 9365 $$ Borghoff
The office that day
Everything else NWS Twin Cities, MN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 7:07 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MPX | Pope, Swift | 23 min |
| Jun 28, 7:16 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MPX | Lac qui Parle | 29 min |
| Jun 28, 7:29 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MPX | Lac qui Parle, Yellow Medicine | 46 min |
| Jun 28, 7:31 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Pope, Stevens, Swift | 59 min |
| Jun 28, 7:44 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Douglas, Pope | 31 min |
| Jun 28, 7:44 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MPX | Lac qui Parle | 21 min |
| Jun 28, 7:47 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MPX | Swift | 28 min |
| Jun 28, 8:00 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Pope, Stevens | 35 min |
| Jun 28, 8:07 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Todd | 38 min |
| Jun 28, 8:20 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MPX | Yellow Medicine | 40 min |
| Jun 28, 8:23 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Douglas | 19 min |
| Jun 28, 8:35 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Swift | 40 min |
| Jun 28, 8:43 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MPX | Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Swift | 32 min |
| Jun 28, 8:46 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MPX | Lac qui Parle, Yellow Medicine | 44 min |
| Jun 28, 8:51 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Morrison, Todd | 24 min |
| Jun 28, 8:55 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Douglas | 35 min |
| Jun 28, 9:07 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Chippewa, Kandiyohi | 53 min |
| Jun 28, 9:12 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MPX | Chippewa, Kandiyohi | 12 min |
| Jun 28, 9:22 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Benton, Morrison, Stearns, Todd | 38 min |
| Jun 28, 9:26 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MPX | Lac qui Parle, Yellow Medicine | 4 hr |
| Jun 28, 9:31 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MPX | Lac qui Parle, Yellow Medicine | 19 min |
| Jun 28, 9:36 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MPX | Benton, Morrison, Stearns | 39 min |
| Jun 28, 9:41 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Renville, Yellow Medicine | 35 min |
| Jun 28, 9:50 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Benton, Mille Lacs, Sherburne, Stearns | 40 min |
| Jun 28, 9:57 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MPX | Renville | 33 min |
| Jun 28, 10:09 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Benton, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Morrison | 36 min |
| Jun 28, 10:21 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Chippewa, Redwood, Renville, Yellow Medicine | 39 min |
| Jun 28, 10:28 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Anoka, Benton, Hennepin, Isanti, Mille Lacs, Sherburne and 1 more | 47 min |
| Jun 28, 10:44 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs | 20 min |
| Jun 28, 10:48 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Redwood, Renville, Yellow Medicine | 57 min |
| Jun 28, 11:07 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Brown, McLeod, Nicollet, Redwood, Sibley | 53 min |
| Jun 28, 11:14 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Anoka, Chisago, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Sherburne and 2 more | 46 min |
| Jun 29, 12:00 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Hennepin | 30 min |
| Jun 29, 12:13 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MPX | Sherburne, Wright | 95 min |
| Jun 29, 12:15 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | MPX | Carver, Scott, Sibley | 30 min |
| Jun 29, 12:17 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Hennepin | 43 min |
| Jun 29, 12:35 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | MPX | Dakota, Hennepin, Scott | 25 min |
| Jun 29, 12:52 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey | 23 min |
| Jun 29, 1:04 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | MPX | Hennepin, Wright | 21 days |
| Jun 29, 1:14 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Dakota, Ramsey, Washington | 31 min |
| Jun 29, 11:19 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | MPX | Lac qui Parle, Yellow Medicine | 22 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.