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Tornado Warning 73, NWS Twin Cities, MN
NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this tornado warning at Jul 27, 2025, 12:36 PM CDT for Chippewa County, Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota. It was in force for 39 min. 3 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
- Jul 27, 2025, 12:36 PM CDT (17:36 UTC)
- Expired
- Jul 27, 2025, 1:15 PM CDT
- In force
- 39 min
- Issued by
- NWS Twin Cities, MN
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 2.0 in
Counties Chippewa County, MN, Lac qui Parle County, MN
The radar
The Sioux Falls radar (KFSD), 173 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:38 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 12:37 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 S Milan, MN | Report of numerous large trees down between Milan and Chippewa County Road 32. Time estimated from radar. |
| Jul 27, 12:39 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 4 Se Milan, MN | Photos on social media of snapped power pole and several large tree limbs down onto a house. |
| Jul 27, 12:50 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 N Watson, MN | Large trees and power lines down near the city of Watson. Time estimated from radar. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 12:00Z, 5.6 hours before the alert went out and 172 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
- 1189 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -261 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1455 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 29 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 80 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 85 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.5
The text
As transmitted.
433
WFUS53 KMPX 271736
TORMPX
MNC023-073-271815-
/O.NEW.KMPX.TO.W.0073.250727T1736Z-250727T1815Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1236 PM CDT Sun Jul 27 2025
The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Chippewa County in west central Minnesota...
East Central Lac qui Parle County in west central Minnesota...
* Until 115 PM CDT.
* At 1236 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located near Milan, or 14 miles northwest of
Montevideo, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and two inch hail.
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...
Montevideo, Milan, Watson, Montevideo Airport, Lac Qui Parle State
Park and Asbury.
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.
This storm has a history of producing tornadoes.
&&
LAT...LON 4498 9601 4513 9599 4515 9549 4490 9554
4493 9573 4494 9574 4493 9574
TIME...MOT...LOC 1736Z 284DEG 25KT 4507 9594
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN
$$
Borghoff4 follow-up statements
649
WWUS53 KMPX 271744
SVSMPX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1244 PM CDT Sun Jul 27 2025
MNC023-073-271815-
/O.CON.KMPX.TO.W.0073.000000T0000Z-250727T1815Z/
Chippewa MN-Lac qui Parle MN-
1244 PM CDT Sun Jul 27 2025
...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 115 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN CHIPPEWA AND EAST CENTRAL LAC QUI PARLE COUNTIES...
At 1244 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Milan, or 11 miles northwest of Montevideo, moving
east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and tennis ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
Locations impacted include...
Montevideo, Milan, Watson, Montevideo Airport, Lac Qui Parle State
Park and Asbury.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built
building away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home,
or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
This storm has a history of producing tornadoes.
&&
LAT...LON 4498 9599 4513 9596 4515 9549 4490 9554
4493 9573 4494 9574 4493 9574
TIME...MOT...LOC 1736Z 276DEG 24KT 4508 9593
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.50 IN
$$
Borghoff214
WWUS53 KMPX 271751
SVSMPX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1251 PM CDT Sun Jul 27 2025
MNC023-073-271815-
/O.CON.KMPX.TO.W.0073.000000T0000Z-250727T1815Z/
Chippewa MN-Lac qui Parle MN-
1251 PM CDT Sun Jul 27 2025
...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 115 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN CHIPPEWA AND EAST CENTRAL LAC QUI PARLE COUNTIES...
At 1251 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
significant tornado was located near Watson, or 10 miles northwest
of Montevideo, moving east at 25 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and baseball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris
may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile
homes will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete
destruction is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Montevideo, Watson, Montevideo Airport, Asbury and Lac Qui Parle
State Park.
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.
This storm has a history of producing tornadoes.
&&
LAT...LON 4500 9594 4513 9589 4515 9549 4490 9554
4493 9573 4494 9574 4493 9574
TIME...MOT...LOC 1744Z 278DEG 19KT 4507 9589
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN
$$
Borghoff201
WWUS53 KMPX 271802
SVSMPX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
102 PM CDT Sun Jul 27 2025
MNC073-271812-
/O.CAN.KMPX.TO.W.0073.000000T0000Z-250727T1815Z/
Lac qui Parle MN-
102 PM CDT Sun Jul 27 2025
...TORNADO WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR EAST CENTRAL LAC QUI PARLE
COUNTY...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
&&
LAT...LON 4513 9584 4515 9549 4490 9554 4493 9573
4494 9574 4494 9575 4495 9576 4494 9576
4495 9577 4494 9577 4496 9581 4496 9582
4499 9582 4499 9583
TIME...MOT...LOC 1751Z 278DEG 19KT 4506 9584
$$
MNC023-271815-
/O.CON.KMPX.TO.W.0073.000000T0000Z-250727T1815Z/
Chippewa MN-
102 PM CDT Sun Jul 27 2025
...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 115 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL CHIPPEWA COUNTY...
At 102 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 5 miles north of Montevideo, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.
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...
Montevideo, Watson, Montevideo Airport and Asbury.
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.
This storm has a history of producing tornadoes.
&&
LAT...LON 4513 9584 4515 9549 4490 9554 4493 9573
4494 9574 4494 9575 4495 9576 4494 9576
4495 9577 4494 9577 4496 9581 4496 9582
4499 9582 4499 9583
TIME...MOT...LOC 1751Z 289DEG 28KT 4505 9580
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
Borghoff786
WWUS53 KMPX 271814
SVSMPX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
114 PM CDT Sun Jul 27 2025
MNC023-271824-
/O.EXP.KMPX.TO.W.0073.000000T0000Z-250727T1815Z/
Chippewa MN-
114 PM CDT Sun Jul 27 2025
...TORNADO WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 115 PM CDT FOR NORTH CENTRAL
CHIPPEWA COUNTY...
The tornado threat has diminished so the Tornado Warning will be
allowed to expire. However, large hail and damaging winds remain
likely and a Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the
area.
&&
LAT...LON 4513 9584 4515 9549 4490 9554 4493 9573
4494 9574 4494 9575 4495 9576 4494 9576
4495 9577 4494 9577 4496 9581 4496 9582
4499 9582 4499 9583
TIME...MOT...LOC 1802Z 289DEG 28KT 4502 9569
$$
BorghoffThe office that day
Everything else NWS Twin Cities, MN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 11:50 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift | 55 min |
| Jul 27, 12:16 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MPX | Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift | 44 min |
| Jul 27, 12:48 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Yellow Medicine | 47 min |
| Jul 27, 1:13 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Renville | 47 min |
| Jul 27, 2:08 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Renville | 52 min |
| Jul 27, 2:58 PM CDT | Heat Advisory | MPX | Anoka, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Dakota, Faribault and 16 more | 24 hr |
| Jul 27, 4:19 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Stevens | 41 min |
| Jul 27, 4:24 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Stevens | 36 min |
| Jul 27, 4:51 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Pope, Stevens, Swift | 54 min |
| Jul 27, 4:55 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MPX | Pope, Stevens | 65 min |
| Jul 27, 5:15 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Pope, Stearns, Swift | 45 min |
| Jul 27, 5:41 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Pope, Swift | 49 min |
| Jul 27, 5:45 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Kandiyohi, Meeker, Renville, Stearns | 45 min |
| Jul 27, 5:58 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MPX | Stevens | 4 hr |
| Jul 27, 5:58 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MPX | Kandiyohi, Meeker | 32 min |
| Jul 27, 6:07 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MPX | Meeker, Stearns | 38 min |
| Jul 27, 6:11 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Stevens | 49 min |
| Jul 27, 6:23 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Carver, McLeod, Meeker, Wright | 37 min |
| Jul 27, 6:46 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MPX | Hennepin, Sherburne, Wright | 29 min |
| Jul 27, 6:48 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Kandiyohi, Pope, Stearns, Swift | 39 min |
| Jul 27, 6:59 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Carver, Hennepin, Wright | 31 min |
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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.