CEYLON, Minn. (FOX 9) – Tornadoes have been reported in southern Minnesota as severe storms push through the state.
Tornadoes reported in southern MN
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Tornadoes were reported in southern Minnesota a line of severe weather swept across the state.
4:30 p.m.: The National Weather Service says a weather observer spotted a tornado near Ceylon, Minn., about eight miles southwest of Fairmont. Ceylon is about two miles north of the Iowa border and about 100 miles east of Sioux Falls. The report came in shortly before 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The storm was reportedly moving north-northeast at about 60 miles per hour.
5 p.m.: The National Weather Service reported receiving multiple reports of tornadoes near Winnebago, Minn. shortly after 5 p.m.
The weather service warned: “There could be TWO tornadoes down with this warned storm. TAKE SHELTER NOW.” After viewing a video, officials later said the storm could have been a “gustnado” – a small, whirlwind.
