Minneapolis, typically known for its calm summer weather, is set to experience a torrent of meteorological events in the coming week, reports the National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN. The locals are prepping for a spell of intense heat followed by severe thunderstorms that have the potential to induce flash flooding.

The city is currently under a Heat Advisory, with "heat index values up to 100 expected," a statement, with a slight misuse of comma that paints a stark picture of the eminent sweating hours ahead. As the advisory suggests, residents should find solace in shade or conditioned air this afternoon and keep well-hydrated until the advisory lifts this evening.

However, the swelter will be broken by thunderstorms, rolling in late tonight and possibly leaving behind significant rainfall. The impending storms have the makings of a severe weather event, "Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall" reported the National Weather Services' forecast, with a repeat performance slated for nearly each day throughout the week.

With the soil already saturated, and the rivers full the stage is set for flooding. The Hazardous Weather Outlook emphasizes that "the risk for flooding along area rivers will increase through the week," a statement underscored by, rain gauge predictions noting "new rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible," adding to residents' woes.