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Tornado Warning 68, NWS Twin Cities, MN
NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this tornado warning at Jun 29, 2025, 12:35 AM CDT for Dakota County, Hennepin County, Scott County, Minnesota. It was in force for 25 min. 2 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, 12:35 AM CDT (05:35 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 29, 2025, 1:00 AM CDT
- In force
- 25 min
- Issued by
- NWS Twin Cities, MN
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.0 in
Counties Dakota County, MN, Hennepin County, MN, Scott County, MN
The radar
The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 8 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 05:37 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, 12:45 AM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Nw St. Louis Park, MN | Tree snapped near base and damaged fence. Time estimated from radar. |
| Jun 29, 12:46 AM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 N St. Louis Park, MN | Delayed report of a large snapped tree near 394 and Louisiana in St Louis Park. Picture shared via X. Time estimated from 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 |
| Jun 28, 11:32 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 4 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Aberdeen, SD (KABR), launched 00:00Z, 5.6 hours before the alert went out and 389 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.
849
WFUS53 KMPX 290535
TORMPX
MNC037-053-139-290600-
/O.NEW.KMPX.TO.W.0068.250629T0535Z-250629T0600Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1235 AM CDT Sun Jun 29 2025
The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
West Central Dakota County in east central Minnesota...
West Hennepin, Central Hennepin, East Hennepin, and South Hennepin
County in east central Minnesota...
Northeastern Scott County in east central Minnesota...
* Until 100 AM CDT.
* At 1235 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing a
tornado were located along a line from over Wayzata to over
Shakopee, or along a line from 14 miles west of Minneapolis to 18
miles southwest of Minneapolis, moving east at 40 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.
* This tornado will be near...
Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, Shakopee, Orono and Prior Lake around
1235 AM CDT.
Wayzata around 1240 AM CDT.
Bloomington, Edina, St. Louis Park and Savage around 1245 AM CDT.
Minneapolis, Burnsville and Richfield around 1250 AM CDT.
Eagan, Apple Valley and MSP International Airport around 1255 AM
CDT.
Other locations impacted by the tornado include Deephaven, Woodland,
Flying Cloud Airport, Greenwood and Shorewood.
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.
Tornadoes are difficult to observe at night. Take cover now!
This storm has a history of producing tornadoes.
&&
LAT...LON 4489 9355 4490 9357 4496 9362 4499 9322
4488 9320 4475 9323 4475 9354 4480 9354
4480 9352 4489 9352
PARTITION...427053 527053 627053 827053
TIME...MOT...LOC 0535Z 266DEG 35KT 4495 9355 4488 9349 4475 9350
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
Borghoff3 follow-up statements
979
WWUS53 KMPX 290545
SVSMPX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1245 AM CDT Sun Jun 29 2025
MNC037-053-139-290600-
/O.CON.KMPX.TO.W.0068.000000T0000Z-250629T0600Z/
Dakota MN-Hennepin MN-Scott MN-
1245 AM CDT Sun Jun 29 2025
...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT FOR DAKOTA,
CENTRAL HENNEPIN, EAST HENNEPIN, AND SOUTH HENNEPIN AND SCOTT
COUNTIES...
At 1245 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing a tornado
were located along a line from over Minnetonka to over Prior Lake,
or along a line from 9 miles west of Minneapolis to 16 miles
southwest of Minneapolis, moving east at 35 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.
This tornado will be near...
Eden Prairie, Minnetonka and Shakopee around 1235 AM CDT.
Prior Lake and Wayzata around 1240 AM CDT.
Bloomington and Edina around 1245 AM CDT.
St. Louis Park, Savage and Golden Valley around 1250 AM CDT.
Minneapolis, Burnsville and Richfield around 1255 AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by the tornado include Flying Cloud
Airport, South Minneapolis, Mall Of America, Fort Snelling State
Park and Univ Of Mn Minneapolis Campus.
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.
Tornadoes are difficult to observe at night. Take cover now!
This storm has a history of producing tornadoes.
&&
LAT...LON 4490 9350 4495 9350 4496 9349 4497 9349
4498 9335 4498 9329 4499 9327 4499 9323
4497 9322 4488 9320 4475 9323 4475 9349
4481 9348
PARTITION...527053 627053 827053
TIME...MOT...LOC 0535Z 262DEG 30KT 4496 9357 4489 9351 4475 9353
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
Borghoff201
WWUS53 KMPX 290551
SVSMPX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1251 AM CDT Sun Jun 29 2025
MNC037-053-139-290600-
/O.CON.KMPX.TO.W.0068.000000T0000Z-250629T0600Z/
Dakota MN-Hennepin MN-Scott MN-
1251 AM CDT Sun Jun 29 2025
...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT FOR DAKOTA,
CENTRAL HENNEPIN, EAST HENNEPIN, AND SOUTH HENNEPIN AND SCOTT
COUNTIES...
At 1251 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing a tornado
were located along a line from over Golden Valley to over Savage, or
along a line from 5 miles west of Minneapolis to 14 miles south of
Minneapolis, moving east at 35 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.
This tornado will be near...
Eden Prairie, Minnetonka and Shakopee around 1235 AM CDT.
Prior Lake and Bloomington around 1240 AM CDT.
Edina around 1245 AM CDT.
St. Louis Park, Savage and Golden Valley around 1250 AM CDT.
Minneapolis, Burnsville and Richfield around 1255 AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by the tornado include South Minneapolis,
Mall Of America, Fort Snelling State Park and Univ Of Mn Minneapolis
Campus.
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.
Tornadoes are difficult to observe at night. Take cover now!
This storm has a history of producing tornadoes.
&&
LAT...LON 4481 9343 4489 9342 4497 9345 4498 9335
4498 9329 4499 9327 4499 9323 4497 9322
4488 9320 4475 9323 4475 9343
PARTITION...527053 627053 827053
TIME...MOT...LOC 0545Z 262DEG 30KT 4497 9344 4490 9338 4476 9340
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
Borghoff309
WWUS53 KMPX 290559
SVSMPX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1259 AM CDT Sun Jun 29 2025
MNC037-053-139-290609-
/O.EXP.KMPX.TO.W.0068.000000T0000Z-250629T0600Z/
Dakota MN-Hennepin MN-Scott MN-
1259 AM CDT Sun Jun 29 2025
...TORNADO WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 1 AM CDT FOR DAKOTA, CENTRAL
HENNEPIN, EAST HENNEPIN, AND SOUTH HENNEPIN AND SCOTT COUNTIES...
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and
a Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.
However, heavy rain is still possible with these thunderstorms.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service
office.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 500 AM CDT for a
portion of east central Minnesota.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CDT for a portion of
east central Minnesota.
&&
LAT...LON 4481 9343 4489 9342 4497 9345 4498 9335
4498 9329 4499 9327 4499 9323 4497 9322
4488 9320 4475 9323 4475 9343
PARTITION...527053 627053 827053
TIME...MOT...LOC 0551Z 262DEG 30KT 4497 9337 4491 9331 4477 9334
$$
BorghoffThe 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, 12:08 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | MPX | Carver, Hennepin | 37 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, 12:52 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.