Minneapolis residents should brace themselves for a wet and blustery week, according to the National Weather Service. Today, Minneapolis can expect "a chance of showers between 8 am and 11 am" before the clouds begin to increase, with winds picking up to 15 mph and a high teetering near 67 degrees. The chance of precipitation rests at 30%, according to the National Weather Service.
Tonight's forecast hints at only a slight chance of rainfall after 5 a.m. However, Tuesday is expected to quickly escalate to a 100% chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm, with new rainfall amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch possible. The gusts can potentially reach up to 35 mph, poised to make conditions uncomfortable for those venturing outside.
The hazardous weather isn't confined to rainfall, as the outlook by the National Weather Service also warns of "elevated fire weather conditions this afternoon for low humidity." The showers will likely continue throughout the week, with "showers, mainly before 1 pm" on Wednesday and new precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Moreover, the area is "to see a chance" for thunderstorms on Tuesday and Tuesday night, particularly over southern Minnesota. Some of these storms could pack enough punch to produce hail and wind, yet the overall severe weather risk remains marginal. Residents are urged to stay informed and prepared as the conditions unfold. The season brings with it an unpredictable fury, capable of changing courses in moments, though no SKYWARN spotter activation is likely at this time.
The rest of the week's forecast, as per the National Weather Service, suggests a mix of cloudy and partly sunny days, with temperatures hovering in the low to mid-50s. Breezy conditions with wind gusts up to 35 mph are expected to persist, making for a stark reminder that spring in Minneapolis is as much about endurance as it is about reawakening.
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