Minneapolis residents should brace themselves for a series of thunderstorms and potentially severe weather conditions starting this Sunday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN. With a 20 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms after 4 pm today, the weather is set to take a turn, bringing increasing clouds and a high near 79 degrees. Gusts of southeast wind are predicted to pick up from a light breeze to 10 to 15 mph as the morning progresses.
The situation is due to escalate further into the evening. Gusty south-southeast winds will accompany showers and thunderstorms, growing in intensity after midnight. The forecast anticipates a 100 percent chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible, according to the official weather forecast. As the night deepens, the community should be ready to weather heavy rainfall that may accompany these storms.
Heading into Monday, the National Weather Service warns of patchy fog in the morning, projected to clear by midday as chances of showers and thunderstorms persist, mainly between 7 am and 1 pm. The high is slated to soar up near 81 degrees, with a 60 percent likelihood of precipitation, and possible thunderstorms continuing but easing into the evening.
By Tuesday, the chance of showers and thunderstorms increases significantly, with a 90 percent probability as the high temperature is expected to reach nearly 84 degrees. Precaution is advised as wind patterns shift across the city, starting southeast at 5 to 10 mph and later switching to the southwest in the afternoon. New rainfall between a quarter and half of an inch is possible, the National Weather Service cautions. Tuesday night will see a decrease in storm activity, yet showers and a possible thunderstorm may linger between 10 pm and 1 am.
A hazardous weather outlook has also been issued, covering both central and southern Minnesota, plus west central Wisconsin. Dense fog has been reported early this morning across western Wisconsin while later today and tonight, widespread thunderstorms are expected, with a few potentially severe across Minnesota, "especially west," the National Weather Service outlines. Spotters should be prepared for activation this evening in parts of western and central Minnesota, says the hazardous weather outlook statement.
As the week progresses, conditions will improve slightly. Wednesday offers a respite with sunny skies and a high near 78, though there still remains a slight chance for showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. The winds will also pick up, blowing west-southwest at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts potentially as high as 30 mph. The outlook toward the weekend hints at continued sunny days with high temperatures holding steady in the low 70s.
