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12 May 2022 | 01:36 AM UTC

US: Tornado warning in effect for Dakota County, Minnesota, until at least 21:00 CDT May 11

FLASH: Tornado warning in effect for Dakota County, Minn., US, until at least 21:00 CDT May 11. Take cover.

Critical

Event

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a tornado warning for parts of Dakota County in east-central Minnesota, including Burnsville, Eagan, and Lakeville May 11. The warning is in effect until at least 21:00 CDT. Authorities could extend or expand the warning at short notice.

This is a developing situation; additional information will be issued as warranted.

Advice

Seek shelter immediately in areas covered by the warning. Be prepared to quickly move to a safe location if new warnings are issued. Postpone driving until weather conditions improve. Charge battery-powered devices in case prolonged electricity outages occur. Monitor local media for updated emergency and weather information.