Minneapolis residents may want to keep an umbrella at arm's reach today, as the National Weather Service reports a 30 percent chance of showers kicking in after 5 p.m. The mostly cloudy skies will precede a more significant bout of wet weather, with the temperature hovering near a comfortable 75 degrees and south winds at 5 to 10 mph. By nightfall, the chance of precipitation ramps up to 80%, as showers and thunderstorms are predicted to march through, potentially delivering between a quarter and a half an inch of rainfall, according to the forecast for Minneapolis, MN.
The city's skies should clear by Thursday, giving way to mostly sunny conditions, with a high nearing 69 and northwest winds at 10 to 15 mph. The evening promises clear skies and a dip to a cooler 54 degrees. Friday and Saturday continue the trend of sunny skies and pleasant highs in the upper 60s to low 70s, ideal for any outdoor activities before partly cloudy conditions make a minor comeback Sunday night. Throughout the early part of next week, Minneapolitans can expect mostly sunny skies with highs creeping up to the upper 70s, providing a gentle nudge of warmth as summer slowly inches towards its inevitable close.
While the forthcoming weather seems favorable for the Twin Cities, the National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN warns of "scattered thunderstorms" possible late this afternoon through tonight. The strongest of these storms may bring small hail, and brief, gusty winds. For the safety and preparedness of the public, no SKYWARN spotter activation will be needed today.
Looking ahead from Thursday through the following Tuesday, currently, no hazardous weather is anticipated. The community can breathe a little easier with this forecast in hand, resting in the continued hum of summer's grace, a predictable rhythm of warmth under an expansive, yet benign sky. For updates on weather conditions and any possible changes, residents are encouraged to keep an eye on local updates and continue to enjoy the quintessentially pleasant Minnesotan summer weather.
