Storm Chaser Captures Video Of Tornado In Southern Minnesota

CBS Minnesota

April 15, 2026

Most people run to their basements during severe weather, but Melanie Metz instead runs toward the storm.

The National Weather Service confirms three tornadoes hit southern Minnesota Monday night in Amboy, Matawan and Elmore. That's on top of dozens of hail reports and even some gusts of wind nearing 60 MPH in the southern parts of the state.

The weather allowed Champlin-based meteorologist and storm chaser Metz to capture some seriously captivating footage. Metz has been chasing storms for 25 years.

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