Tornado Confirmed Near Northfield During Severe Weather Wednesday Night
(FOX 9) – A damaging tornado was reported on the ground in Webster, Minnesota Wednesday night, which is about six miles west of Northfield.
Rice County Sheriff Troy Dunn told FOX 9 he saw a possible tornado touchdown, however, he has not seen any damage. Though, with it getting dark, he said crews will likely have to return in the morning for a full review of the area.
At one point, a tornado warning was issued for portions of four counties southwest of the Twin Cities metro area. Radar rotation was seen near the Lakeville and Apple Valley area just before 9 p.m. The severe weather worked its way north up the I-35 corridor throughout the night Wednesday.
The storm continued to move up the I-35 corridor from Northfield to Burnsville, where circulation on radar appeared to show a possible tornado.
