Minneapolis residents are advised to make the most of today's sunny skies and high of 89 degrees, as weather conditions are expected to take a turbulent turn tonight. According to the National Weather Service, there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms starting this evening, primarily after 8 pm. The upcoming change is not just limited to a few raindrops; residents should prepare for potentially severe storms with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Further disruptions are expected as the week progresses, the Hazardous Weather Outlook released by the National Weather Service warns of a 'Slight Risk' of severe thunderstorms with the potential for large hail and damaging winds this evening into tonight. The outlook extends beyond today, indicating chances for thunderstorms from Sunday through Monday night and again midweek. While the risk for severe weather in these later instances is currently assessed as low, it's a situation worth monitoring.
The week ahead seems to be a mix of sunny spells and potential showers. Sunday's forecast predicts a 20 percent chance of rain, but with a comfortable high of 84 degrees. The weather, however, is expected to turn mostly cloudy by night, with a 60 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1 am. Looking towards Monday, showers and a possible thunderstorm are likely, with the temperature hovering around 67 degrees and East Northeast winds at 5 to 10 mph. A 60 percent chance of precipitation is predicted, beckoning new rainfall amounts between half and three-quarters of an inch.
For those looking for a reprieve from the unsettled pattern, Tuesday's forecast offers a break with sunny skies and a high near 76 degrees. Yet, the possibility of rain isn't entirely at bay with a 20 percent chance of showers forecasted again for Wednesday afternoon. Conditions for Thursday and Friday are expected to improve with mostly sunny weather and highs in the lower 70s signaling that the capricious dance of summer showers might give way to steadier rays of sunshine. Despite the overall mild conditions during Tuesday and the latter part of the week, residents should stay updated as the weather shifts between benevolence and bluster.
