Minneapolis locals should brace for scattered showers today, with a 50 percent chance of precipitation setting in post lunchtime. According to the National Weather Service, the skies over the city will be partly sunny, with thermometers peaking near a mild 58 degrees.
Scattered showers & a storm or two are possible today. The best chance for rain will be this afternoon over eastern MN and western WI. Northwesterly winds will also be quite strong with gusts of 25-35 mph across MN. We warm up this weekend with continued breezy winds. #mnwx #wiwx pic.twitter.com/0w32RZMwfm
— NWS Twin Cities (@NWSTwinCities) April 11, 2024
Wind conditions, blowing from the northwest at a clip of 10 to 15 mph and potentially gusting to 25 mph, are set to turn up a notch this evening. Residents can expect to continue to grapple with similar breezy gusts of up to 30 mph before the chance of showers declines pre-midnight. Friday forecasts are promising brighter weather, with plenty of sun and highs hovering around 60 degrees, albeit with breezy conditions persisting.
The outlook for the weekend, sourced from the National Weather Service, indicates a significant warm-up for the region. Saturday is expected to be sunny with temperatures prepared to soar to a delightful 75 degrees. Winds will also pick up, potentially reaching 25 mph gusts, making for a breezy respite.
As the city advances into Sunday and Monday, the thermometer is predicted to again flirt with the mid to high 70s. Although Monday starts off sunny, by evening, the likelihood of showers and a possible thunderstorm climbs, alongside southeast winds set to strongly gust up to 30 mph. By Tuesday, the constraints of the weather will fully have unfurled, with an 80 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, and winds intensifying up to 40 mph.
Moreover, the National Weather Service's Hazardous Weather Outlook warns of breezy conditions for today, with northwesterly gusts anticipated to reach 25 to 35 miles per hour across Minnesota. While the brunt of the winds is expected today, the subsequent days through to next Wednesday currently present no specific hazardous weather warning, allowing the citizens of Minneapolis a period of respite after today's blustery embrace.
