As Minneapolis residents welcome a stretch of sunny days, they can expect a high near 86 degrees today, according to the National Weather Service. The forecast, flaunting mostly sunny skies, also predicts a calm south southeast wind lounging at 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight, the city anticipates a continuation of clear conditions with a lounging low around 63. Looking ahead to Friday, sunny serenity remains with temperatures kissing the mid-80s, while the wind decides to stick to a mild 5 to 10 mph.
The weekend, however, brings a slight shift as Saturday ushers in a 30 percent probability of rain showers antsy thunderstorms after 10 a.m. Despite the potential for wetness, the day will be partly sunny with a high near 79 and a south southeast wind keeping consistent at 5 to 10 mph.
For night owls and late diners, Saturday night’s skies will partially clear, giving way to a low around 65, while the southeast wind picks at a meager 5 mph. Sunday's outlook aims to please with more sun than clouds and a high cajoling the thermometer up to 85 degrees.
Next week's beginning might have some questioning whether to carry an umbrella or sunglasses. Monday and Tuesday both sport mostly sunny forecasts, and a high teetering on the mid-80s, though by Tuesday the chance of showers and thunderstorms reemerges at 20 percent, climbing to 30 percent by night.
The midweek prediction suggests Minneapolitans keep their rain gear handy, as Wednesday heralds a 40 percent likelihood of rain and thunderstorms, with the clouds playing tug-of-war with the sun, resulting in a partly sunny high near 79. Gusts could grow high-spirited, ramping up to 25 mph amid a steady south southeast wind of 10 to 15 mph, details the National Weather Service.
