Tornado confirmed in northeastern Minnesota near Duluth, NWS reports

DULUTH, Minn. — The National Weather Service in Duluth is surveying damage in the Arrowhead Region after a confirmed tornado roared through on Thursday evening.

According to the preliminary survey, the tornado touched down near the town of Cotton, located about 45 minutes northwest of Duluth.

Surveyors believe wind speeds reached as much as 105 mph, and have rated it as an EF-1

A damage report from Cotton notes shingles were ripped off some homes.

Other videos showed clouds churning from across a lake north of Duluth, which is likely from the same storm system.

"In total, the tornado was on the ground for a total of 5.9 miles and around 13 minutes," the NWS reported. "Over 50 pine trees and numerous clusters of aspen trees were observed to be snapped at the base and/or uprooted."