Tornado Watch in Effect for Northern Minnesota — July 25, 2026 — SevereWX

A Slight risk of severe thunderstorms is in place across portions of the northern Plains on July 25, highlighted by the Storm Prediction Center's Day 1 outlook. Right now, Tornado Watch 511 covers parts of northern Minnesota through 2:00 AM EDT, where storms could produce tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds. Mesoscale discussions from the SPC are monitoring the situation closely as activity unfolds.

Storms in the watch area are the main focus this evening, with potential for intensification over the next few hours before the watch expires early Saturday morning.

Timeline

8:35 PM EDT — SPC Mesoscale Discussion on Tornado Watch 511 for Eastern ND/Northern MN

The Storm Prediction Center issued a mesoscale discussion concerning Tornado Watch 511, focusing on portions of far eastern North Dakota into northern Minnesota. This update assesses the ongoing severe weather potential in the watch area, where storms may produce tornadoes, hail, and strong winds. Conditions remain favorable for storm development through at least the next couple of hours.

10:43 PM EDT — SPC Mesoscale Discussion on Tornado Watch 511 for Northern Minnesota

Another mesoscale discussion from the SPC targets portions of northern Minnesota under Tornado Watch 511. It evaluates the latest radar trends and environmental factors supporting severe storms in the region. Threats include possible tornadoes and damaging gusts as activity persists into the late evening.

11:42 PM EDT — Tornado Watch 511 Active for Northern Minnesota Counties

Tornado Watch 511 is now in effect until 2:00 AM EDT for Aitkin, Cass, Crow Wing, and Itasca counties in Minnesota. Residents in these areas should prepare for potential tornadoes, large hail, and winds over 60 mph from ongoing thunderstorms. Stay tuned to local NWS updates as storms move through.

What's Next

Tornado Watch 511 remains active until 2:00 AM EDT, with storms in northern Minnesota posing the primary threats overnight. No additional watches are indicated at this time, but the Slight risk outlook continues for any lingering activity early on July 25. Check back for updates as conditions evolve.

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