Minneapolis residents should brace for a round of unpredictable weather this week, with the National Weather Service forecasting showers and potential thunderstorms starting early in the week. Today, Minneapolis can expect showers and thunderstorms mainly before 10 am, followed by gradual clearing and a high near 83. Winds shift from south to west in the afternoon, bringing a 60% chance of precipitation and potentially significant amounts in thunderstorms, as reported by the National Weather Service.
The evening promises to offer some respite with partly cloudy skies and a cooler low around 66. However, Tuesday will likely bring back showers and thunderstorms after 1 pm, with a chance of precipitation surging to 100%. The tumultuous weather includes South-southeast winds predicted to quickly change and gusts that could intensify in the afternoon.
Citizens should remain alert as hazardous weather conditions are possible, especially with thunderstorms through mid-morning that could lead to minor flooding issues. The Hazardous Weather Outlook issued by the National Weather Service emphasizes the risk of severe storms and heavy rainfall throughout the week. While the worst can be anticipated on Tuesday, the rest of the week will still see periods of showers and thunderstorms, notably on Wednesday afternoon. The rest of the week will see alternating weather patterns, with Wednesday showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4 pm, but then a sunny Thursday. Gusts as high as 30 mph to 35 mph can be expected, demonstrating nature's ability to fiercely pivot without much warning. Minneapolis can look forward to a sunny Friday before another 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms strikes after 1 am into Saturday.
As the week wraps up, the forecast calls for a return to calmer skies, with mostly sunny and clear nights leading into a sunny Sunday. Residents should plan to keep an eye on the skies, as the week's weather promises to be as varied as the landscape of Minnesota itself. For the most current updates, Minneapolis citizens are encouraged to monitor local forecasts.
