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Tornado Touches Down in Minnesota as Dramatic Footage Captures the Storm
A tornado touched down in western Minnesota on Friday evening, producing dramatic footage near Artichoke and Alberta in Stevens County. The severe storms also brought large hail, downed trees and power lines to parts of the region.
A tornado touched down in western Minnesota on Friday evening, September 11, as severe thunderstorms swept across parts of the state, producing dramatic images of a funnel reaching the ground.
The tornado was reported in Stevens County, with sightings and storm damage reported around the Artichoke and Alberta areas. The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings as the dangerous storm moved through the region.
Tornado Reported Near Artichoke
National Weather Service storm reports indicated a tornado touchdown roughly seven miles northeast of Artichoke in western Minnesota.
Authorities urged residents in the path of the storm to seek shelter immediately as the tornado-producing system moved through Stevens County.
Photos and videos recorded in the area showed a large funnel extending from a dark storm base toward the ground.
Power Poles and Trees Knocked Down
The severe weather also caused damage in surrounding communities. Eight power poles were reported down south of Alberta, blocking County Highway 9.
Elsewhere, large trees and branches were brought down, with some falling onto power lines and causing outages.
Golf Ball-Sized Hail Reported
The storms brought more than just tornadoes. Hail measuring around 1.75 inches — approximately 4.4 centimeters and roughly the size of a golf ball — was reported in parts of Stevens County.
Additional tornado warnings were issued elsewhere in Minnesota as severe thunderstorms moved through the state Friday evening.
No Confirmed Casualties Reported
As of the latest reports, there were no confirmed deaths or injuries associated with the tornado near Artichoke.
Officials and weather authorities were continuing to assess the storm and its damage following the severe weather event.
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