Minneapolis residents can look forward to a mixture of sun and storms this week, with the likelihood of showers fluctuating day by day. Weather forecasters predict a 30 percent possibility of rain today, chiefly before noon, giving way to clearer skies by the afternoon with highs nudging near 78 degrees, as detailed in a report by the National Weather Service. Mornings might start foggy, particularly before 10 a.m., but expect that to dissipate as the day warms up.
Tonight's forecast is clearer with mostly sunny skies and lows hovering around 59. A south-southwest wind at 5 mph is expected to take a turn to the west-northwest as evening falls. However, sun seekers should keep their umbrellas close because Sunday promises to partially disrupt the pattern with a 30 percent shot at thunderstorms after 4 p.m. and the mercury reaching 79 degrees. Winds should remain light, originating from the south-southeast and picking up to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
The weather narrative shifts again as Sunday night approaches, urging Minneapolitans to prepare for a tumultuous evening. The unsettled conditions could also leave behind new rainfall amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch.
The coming week's forecast is a seesaw of climatic conditions—calm one moment, chaotic the next. Monday features a 40 percent chance of storms, especially before 1 p.m., giving way to patchy clouds with highs around 80 degrees. The likelihood of storms spikes again on Tuesday, with a 70 percent probability especially in the afternoon as temperatures align to hit a sultry 84 degrees. Showers and thunderstorms are again "likely" Tuesday night before they taper down towards the latter half of the week, as reported by the National Weather Service.
Subsequent days continue to reflect a changeable pattern with Wednesday and Thursday both seeing a 30 percent and 20 percent chance of rain respectively. Residents can anticipate a sunny Friday with temperatures making a comfortable climb to near 75— a respite after a week under the capricious whims of the elements.
