Minneapolis residents are advised to brace themselves for a week of fluctuating weather patterns, as the National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen, Minnesota, has issued both a hazardous weather outlook and extended a flood warning for the region. According to the forecast, the city is gearing up for a hot and humid day, with temperatures aiming for a high near 89 degrees. A sense of unease settles upon the city, however, with the anticipation of thunderstorms that could unleash damaging winds and hail.
The weather forecast suggests skies will shift from partly sunny to clear as the day progresses, but it’s the night that could rattle windows and fray nerves with a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms. The storms, mainly expected between 3 am and 5 am, may deliver rainfall in irregular amounts, spurred by a calm wind that is set to turn south at around 5 mph after midnight. The heat index for the afternoon could reach the lower 90s, creating a steamy prelude to the tempestuous night.
The outlook for the next several days remains a patchwork of sun and storms, according to the Hazardous Weather Outlook report. Monday holds a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms post-7 am, while the subsequent nights promise clearer skies. The temperamental nature of this week's climate is not just evident in the sky's back-and-forth from clarity to cloudiness, but also in the fluctuations of daytime highs dipping from the 80s to the 70s and back again as the week progresses.
Amidst the atmospheric instability, the National Weather Service warns residents of continued minor flooding along the Minnesota River at Savage. Flooding that began in June has persisted, and while river levels are dropping, the upcoming rain may slow any improvement. Key impacts include the disruption of barge loading at Port Cargill and potential effects on Black Dog Road in Burnsville. "At 702.0 feet, Barge loading affected at Port Cargill, and other flood prevention measures are begun. Water begins to impact Black Dog Road in Burnsville," warns the flood statement. Residents are encouraged to monitor updates closely and heed any advisories as the river is expected to maintain a minor flood stage until Wednesday morning.
