Residents of Minneapolis can look forward to a sunny day with agreeable temperatures, as the mercury is predicted to hover around a high of 76 degrees. According to the National Weather Service, the calm winds from the north-northeast will take a restful pause before the calm. As Minneapolitans enjoy the clear skies, a subtle shift is on the horizon with a 10 percent chance of showers sneaking in after 5 a.m. tonight. This slight possibility of rain foreshadows a more interesting Tuesday.
In the coming days, the city's weather narrative will take a turn with Tuesday offering a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, — except higher amounts possible during thunderstorms. The National Weather Service suggests the bulk of this precipitation will occur between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m., with potential disruptions easing by afternoon as the weather gradually clears. Meanwhile, temperatures are expected to climb to a sultry high near 80 degrees, driven by a south wind bustling at 10 to 15 mph.
As we push on through the week, Wednesday promises to bring heat as temperatures soar to near 87 degrees under mostly sunny skies. The warmth precedes yet another round of showers and thunderstorms likely to envelop the city Wednesday night. With a 60 percent chance, conditions appear favorable for rainfall between a quarter and half of an inch.
Looking ahead, Thursday's chances of rain drop to a modest 20 percent, offering respite in the form of mostly sunny skies and a high near 83. Once the sun sets, an anticipated balmy evening awaits with a low of around 60 degrees. The trend of clement weather conditions seems to persist into Friday, presenting a sunny high near 80, although late night could see a return to a 20 percent chance of showers.
Residents should brace for a damp weekend as come Saturday, showers and thunderstorms are again possible with a 50 percent likelihood, increasing to 70 percent by Saturday night. Thunderstorms could continue to be a theme going into Sunday, with a 40 percent chance interspersed amidst the partial sunshine. Despite the rain, temperatures will continue to please those fond of warmth, reaching a high near 87 degrees. The variety of weather in the week ahead embodies the capricious character of Minnesota's early summer, a season that always keeps the city's dwellers on their toes.
