Tornadoes, giant hail hit Minnesota during Monday's severe storms originally appeared on Bring Me The News. Severe thunderstorms resulted in at least two confirmed tornados in Minnesota on Monday, with huge hail and torrential rain also causing major problems.

A video recorded in North Mankato, Minnesota, shows a tornado touching down in a field on Monday, June 16, 2025.

NOAA weather radios across a large portion of central and southern Minnesota won’t broadcast storm warnings Monday should they be needed as the National Weather Service upgrades its system that delivers alerts.

A tornado remains on the ground between Nisswa and East Gull Lake, Minnesota, as of 4:47 p.m., according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The storm is moving east toward Merrifield. Officials have issued a tornado warning,

A massive tornado was spotted in Nisswa, Minnesota, on Monday amid a state-wide tornado watch. Meanwhile, a warning remained in the nearby Brainerd.

"TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid 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," the warning said.

Storm update: Tornado reported as warnings escalate across Minnesota originally appeared on Bring Me The News. A tornado watch has been issued for a wide area of Minnesota including the Twin Cities, with reports of tornados starting to filter in from parts of the state.

Expect a warm and humid day on Monday with the chance of scattered strong storms later this afternoon and evening.

Several parts of Minnesota were on a tornado watch on Monday, with twisters rapidly approaching populated areas like Minneapolis, Twin Cities, and St Paul

Dry (quiet) weather returns Tuesday into Thursday, with more strong storms firing Friday and Friday night. A hot front pushes temperatures to 90 degrees or beyond this weekend, with dew points in the 70s. It may feel like 100 degrees. Instant dog days!