Minneapolis residents braced for a chilly Sunday, as temperatures hovered around 21 degrees with even more punishing wind chill factors dipping as low as -13, according to a forecast from the National Weather Service. The gusty conditions weren't just bitter but blustery too, with gusts reported to potentially reach up to 30 mph.
For those venturing out into what could otherwise be a partly sunny day, the National Weather Service has also issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook warning of wind gusts ranging from 30 to 40 mph today, this comes with a recommendation to secure any outdoor objects that these strong winds could scatter and cause damage, or injury.
The outlook for the upcoming week appears to be less severe with no hazardous weather expected, leading to a more stable, albeit cloudy, series of days, and temperatures climbing progressively through to next Saturday. Monday is predicted to see a high near 32 with the wind settling down, the calm before a string of overcast skies and highs inching towards the upper 30s towards the week's end with only slight chances of rain forecasted for Wednesday and Thursday nights.
Despite the respite in terms of wind speed, the National Weather Service Outlook does not call for any additional extreme weather conditions through Saturday, this presents an opportunity for residents to adjust to the average winter climate without the added burden of bracing against the whipping gales that marked the start of the week.
