Minneapolis residents are bracing themselves for a damp and cloudy stretch of weather. According to the National Weather Service, the city will see showers today, with a high near 53 degrees and an east-northeast wind blowing at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation stands at 90%, with new amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch possible.
The rainfall is expected to continue into the night, with showers likely mainly before midnight. While the cloud cover isn't going anywhere, the temperature will drop to a low around 43, and the north wind will slow down to around 5 mph. The chance of precipitation decreases slightly to 70%, but less than a tenth of an inch of new rain is expected, so keep those umbrellas handy if you're stepping out.
Things start to look up by Thursday with the skies forecasted to clear up, leading to a mostly sunny day and more pleasant high of 66 degrees. The light north wind 5 to 10 mph will persist, offering residents a reprieve from the dreary wetness. The night will follow suit with mostly clear skies and a soothing low around 44 degrees.
Heading into the weekend, the trend of sunny weather continues, with Friday also expecting a mostly sunny ambiance and highs similarly pegged at 66. There's only a mild northeast breeze moving at about 5 mph. However, as forecasted, the potential for showers returns on Saturday night with a 20 percent chance, and again on Sunday after 1 p.m., albeit still at a minimal 30 percent likelihood. Memorial Day could also see a sprinkle with a 20 percent chance of showers, though the day is largely expected to be mostly sunny with a high near 69 degrees, "according to a National Weather Service forecast.
Meanwhile, the Hazardous Weather Outlook for the region indicates that the ongoing light rain may cause ponding in fields and other low-lying areas, but no significant hazardous weather is expected after today and continuing through to Tuesday. For now, locals can rest easy as SKYWARN spotter activation will not be needed.
