Minneapolis residents will need to keep their umbrellas handy and brace for gusty winds as a series of showers is poised to douse the region, according to the National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen, MN. The forecast predicts a wet week ahead, with today's showers mainly occurring before 5 pm and chances of precipitation at a solid 100%. With gusts reaching up to 40 mph, high winds from the east-southeast are adding a chill to the already cool high of 44 degrees.
Tonight's weather isn’t looking much drier, with showers mainly after 8 pm and continuation of the breezy conditions. Although the wind is expected to wane after midnight, science dictates that a high of 100% chance of continued precipitation means residents are in for a soggy evening. Winds could still gust as high as 30 mph, making for an unruly combo of wet and windy.
The Hazardous Weather Outlook echoes this sentiment, detailing gusts in the 25 to 35 mph range today. Furthermore, it calls attention to the potential for a thunderstorm or two this evening in southern Minnesota. The remainder of the week, however, is predicted to be free from hazardous weather after today's shenanigans.
Citizens of the Twin Cities can expect varying chances of showers through Thursday, with Friday ushering in sunny skies. These conditions signify a gradual improvement, wherein the probability of rain will decrease from an 80% chance on Monday to a hopeful 20% chance by Wednesday before parting ways for a little dose of sunshine by week's end.
