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NWS Grand Forks NDTO.W 0014July 6, 2026

Tornado Warning: Becker, MN

The National Weather Service office in Grand Forks issued a tornado warning for Becker in Minnesota, which was in force until 8:15 p.m. local time on July 6. It was the 14th tornado warning the NWS office in Grand Forks issued in 2026. Minnesota had 19 tornado warnings in July 2026, against 20 in an average July of 2008-2025 (Minnesota's tornado warnings by year).

ExpiredWarning

Issued7:45 p.m. CDT, July 6, 2026
In force7:45 p.m. CDT, July 6, 2026
Expired8:15 p.m. CDT, July 6, 2026

In force for 30 minutes; it has expired. The agency may have replaced it with a new notice.

The notice

Issued by
National Weather Service, Grand Forks ND
Area
Becker
State
Minnesota
Level
Warning
Issued
7:45 p.m. CDT, July 6, 2026
Expires
8:15 p.m. CDT, July 6, 2026
CAP severity, certainty, urgency
Extreme, Observed, Immediate
VTEC event
KFGF TO.W 0014
Official source
National Weather Service: the notice at its source

Source: National Weather Service: the notice at its source. AreaZine rebuilds this page from the agency's record; the agency's page is the one to act on. A U.S. Government work, in the public domain.

The notice as issued

TORFGF The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southwestern Becker County in northwestern Minnesota... * Until 815 PM CDT. * At 745 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Westbury, or 7 miles northwest of Detroit Lakes, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. * Locations impacted include... Callaway, Richwood, Rochert, and Westbury.

What the agency told people to do

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

Source: National Weather Service: the notice at its source. The text is the agency's, unedited. A U.S. Government work, in the public domain.