Minneapolis is in for a rollercoaster of weather, with the National Weather Service forecasting a mix of showers and thunderstorms rolling in today and carrying on through next week. According to a report, the City of Lakes should expect increasing clouds with highs near 78 degrees, while gusts could whip up as high as 25 mph. Local residents will need their umbrellas handy, as the chance of heavy rainfall tonight through the weekend could dampen outdoor plans.
Tonight will likely bring showers and thunderstorms, with a 90% probability that the rain will continue after 2 a.m., while the low temperature will hover around 61 degrees, the winds sticking to south-southeast. As we slip into Friday, showers, and thunderstorms are likely before 1 p.m., with the skies remaining mostly cloudy and temperatures tapping out at a milder 72 degrees, the southerly winds transposing to a softer melody around 5 mph, the National Weather Service notes.
The unpredictable conditions swing into the weekend, with the forecast indicating a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms on Saturday, mainly materializing after 1 p.m. From there, the weather is expected to clear up, slowly stretching into a mostly sunny day with another high of 78 degrees. Then, the cycle appears set to repeat, with Sunday bringing a 50% shot at more thunderstorms and partly sunny skies that come with a peak temperature of 81 degrees.
The Hazardous Weather Outlook advises that the storm risk for damaging wind and hail is low but present while heavy rain could pose a challenge today and tonight as the systems push eastward, eventually clearing into Friday. Looking ahead to next week, it observes two stronger storm systems forecasted to arrive on Sunday evening and again Tuesday night, with the potential for severe weather conditions that call for monitoring, especially due to the possibility of heavy rains that may pose serious hazards.
With the turbulent skies ahead, Minneapolis residents will do well to prepare for a soggy end to May and a similar start to June. From spontaneous sun to surprise showers, locals and visitors alike should stay alert and keep an eye on the shifting weather patterns that could impact commutes, plans, and potentially, their safety.
