Minneapolis is bracing for a variety of weather conditions, from downpours to fog and thunderstorms, according to the latest forecasts. The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen released a report predicting showers mainly before 2 p.m. today, with a near certainty for precipitation and windy conditions that could see gusts as powerful as 30 mph. The high is expected to hover around 53 degrees Fahrenheit.

Tonight, the city can expect patchy fog after 3 a.m., transitioning into partly cloudy skies with a low of around 44 degrees Fahrenheit. The wind will calm down, shifting from north to southwest after midnight, reports the National Weather Service. The outlook brightens up on Friday, with sunshine and a high near 70, before another chance of showers rolls in Friday night.

Heading into the weekend, there's a consistent chance of rain with a 30 percent likelihood of showers on both Saturday and Monday and the potential for thundershowers Monday night and Tuesday. Highs from Saturday through Tuesday will range in the 60s to mid-70s, with Monday seeing gusty conditions similar to today's.

Furthermore, the Hazardous Weather Outlook is in effect for parts of central and southeast Minnesota, warning residents of the potential for isolated thunderstorms today, and stressing that No SKYWARN spotter activation will be needed. As for the early part of next week, Minnesotans should be on the lookout for another bout of thunderstorms that could impact the region on Monday and Tuesday.