The city of Minneapolis is tucked under a blanket of storm clouds today, with the National Weather Service predicting showers and thunderstorms primarily before 5 p.m. According to the National Weather Service, the high is to hover near 72 degrees, with an east wind trailing at 5 to 10 miles per hour. The certainty of precipitation stands at a soaked 100%, with new rainfall amounts ranging between three-quarters and one inch—a substantial downpour for the Twin City residents to navigate.
Flash Flood Threat: The heaviest rainfall will occur across southern MN through midday. Another round of heavy rain and storms arrives this evening and will continue overnight. A few storms may be severe. Storm total rainfall on the order of 2-4”, with over 5” across southern MN. pic.twitter.com/psANbNPoEU
— NWS Twin Cities (@NWSTwinCities) June 21, 2024
Tonight won't see much relief, as the showers and thunderstorms are mainly expected before 5 a.m., with the low settling around a muggy 65 degrees. The wind, persisting from the east-northeast at a mild pace, will continue feeding moisture into the area. With a 90% chance of rainfall lingering in the night, residents should prepare for an additional soak with new rainfall amounts matching the daytime's flush.
As the weekend unfolds, Saturday will likely open with more showers and thunderstorms before 10 a.m., followed by a cloudy afternoon and a potential for the skies to clear some. The high is predicted to climb modestly to 75 degrees, buoyed by a shift in the wind to north-northwest post-noon, as per the National Weather Service. There's a slightly reduced but still notable 60% chance of more rain to come, promising a damp start to the weekend.
The weather forecast for Sunday, is a stark pivot to clearer skies with an expected high of 81 degrees, as reported by the National Weather Service. The west-northwest wind, pushing at 5 to 10 mph, will shepherd out the lingering moisture, providing ample opportunity for outdoor endeavors. The pleasant weather is set to carry into Sunday night, which is slated to be mostly clear with a low around 62, allowing the city to rest under a tranquil sky.
The National Weather Service suggests the early week outlook to be mostly sunny with highs in the mid-to-upper 80s, though Monday afternoon sees a return to a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. If planning outdoor activities next week, Minneapolis locals should keep an umbrella within arm's reach, as thunderstorms reappear in the forecast by Monday night at a 50 percent likelihood.
