Minneapolis is in for a rollercoaster of weather this week, as cloudy skies usher in rainy days and breezy conditions, according to the National Weather Service. Highs are expected to hover in the low 60s today with southwest winds shifting west-northwest by the afternoon. But don't ditch your umbrellas just yet—there's a 30 percent chance of overnight showers, mainly after 4 a.m., as temperatures drop to a low of around 47 degrees.
Today will be the “pick” of the weekend for those looking to get outside. Wet weather returns Sunday, with a few strong storms possible in southern Minnesota. An additional inch or so of rain is possible across the area through early Monday. #mnwx #wiwx pic.twitter.com/eUvgISdazL
— NWS Twin Cities (@NWSTwinCities) April 27, 2024
The real soaker kicks in on Sunday. The forecast is a wet blanket with a 100 percent chance for showers and the potential for a thunderstorm after 10 a.m., with rainfall possibly accumulating between a quarter and half of an inch. Gusts could reach up to 30 mph in an east-northeast wind that will be strong and unforgiving throughout the day. As nighttime falls, the showers and possible thunderstorms linger, and breezy conditions prevail with south winds after midnight.
Monday might provide a slight reprieve from the storms with only a 30 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms before 1 p.m., and a brisk high near 54 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. The wind isn't going anywhere, though; expect it to blow west-southwest at a solid 15 to 20 mph, gusting as high as 30 mph.
For those hoping for an early taste of summer, Tuesday may be the day to circle on your calendars. The mercury is anticipated to rise to a near-balmy 72 degrees, although it comes with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the latter part of the day. By Tuesday night, showers and a possible thunderstorm are likely before 1 a.m., followed by a slight chance of more rain and thunderstorms after 1 a.m. The wind will have settled somewhat but still packs a punch with west-southwest winds up to 15 mph.
The rest of the week continues the trend with a 40 percent chance of showers on Wednesday with a high near 66, followed by a dip to a 30 percent chance of rain stretching into Thursday. Nighttime temperatures will stay consistently in the mid-40s, and the respite from the wind will be brief as they could gust up to 25 mph on Friday.
For a complete forecast, visit the National Weather Service website. With the skies proving as unpredictable as a game of chance, Minneapolis residents might just have to weather the storm and hope for brighter days ahead.
