Reported tornadoes crashing near Brownton, Minnesota
An apparent tornado struck Friday night near Brownton, Minnesota. Video Courtesy: Jessica Brelje
BROWNTON, MIN (FOX 9) – A reported tornado was approached Friday night near Brownton, Minnesota.
Brownton, Minnesota is located about 12 miles south of Hutchinson in McLeod County.
An apparent tornado struck on August 14, 2020 near Brownton, Minnesota. (Malachi Stuber)
Earlier in the night, a tornado watch was issued for west central Minnesota due to storm surge. There have been several reports this evening of possible tornadoes in the area, however, tornadoes have not been officially confirmed after the National Water Service completed a survey in the following days.
Viewer Nate Reznechek posted a video of a possible tornado as a water spray over Green Lake in Spicer, Minnesota.
Possible tornado moves across Green Lake in Spicer, Minnesota
Video showed a night tornado over Green Lake in Spicer, Minnesota, Friday night. Video Courtesy: Nate Reznechek
Another possible water jet appeared over Lake Lillan, which is in Kandiyohi County and about 30 miles west of Hutchinson.
Possible water spray moves over Lake Lillian in Minnesota
A possible water spray is moving across Lake Lillian in Minnesota Friday night amid heavy weather in the area. Video Courtesy: Sierre Egge
This is an evolving story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
