What happened during the Minnesota tornado event?
A tornado reached the ground near Artichoke Minnesota. Storm chasers recorded multiple videos and still images of the funnel and the rotating mesocyclone that produced it. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported the touchdown in the area near Artichoke Minnesota of the United States. The impressive and at the same time destructive phenomenon was captured from different points in video by storm chasers such as Michael Marz and by photographers.
Who captured the footage and photographs?
Video was recorded by Michael Marz who posted clips showing the tornado from different distances including a longer clip of the tornado earlier that evening near Artichoke Minnesota. Photographer Alexander Mohinani based in Minneapolis took still images that clearly show both the tornado and the mesocyclone above it. At least two videographers and one photographer all storm chasers captured very impressive footage of the moment the tornado touched the ground in Minnesota.
How does a mesocyclone form a tornado?
Air rises and rotates around a vertical axis inside a supercell thunderstorm. When this rotating column extends to the ground it becomes a tornado. The Minnesota event followed this pattern according to the descriptions provided with the images. Photographs taken by the storm observer from Minneapolis Alexander Mohinani show a tornado and the mesocyclone that created it. Inside the mesocyclone system the air rises and rotates around a vertical axis within supercell type storms and if it reaches to touch the ground then we have the tornado.
Were other severe weather warnings issued?
Portions of Cass County and Rock County remained under severe thunderstorm warnings until 10 p.m. local time on the same Friday. Additional reports of extreme weather reached forecasters across parts of the state with other extreme weather phenomena reported in various areas of Minnesota.
Frequently asked questions
Where exactly did the tornado occur?
The funnel touched down near Artichoke in western Minnesota.
Who confirmed the tornado?
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the official report.
Was anyone injured?
The available reports contain no information on injuries or damage .
When was the event recorded?
The main footage and photographs were taken on the evening of 12 September 2026.
