Residents of Minneapolis can expect a mix of weather conditions in the coming days, according to forecasts. There'll be isolated showers today, with a chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms into the evening. The National Weather Service reports "Isolated showers between 2pm and 4pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 4pm" for today with a moderate high of 75 degrees. Tonight, the chance of precipitation drops as the skies clear up somewhat and temperatures dip to a low near 57.
Friday's outlook changes as "patchy smoke after 11am" rolls in, though the sun will likely stay out, shining down on what's projected to be a warmer day with temperatures climbing to near 83 degrees. The northwest wind will pick up to 10 to 15 mph. As the evening comes, the smoke should dissipate before 8 pm, leaving a mostly clear night with mercury levels falling to around 61 degrees.
The weekend is shaping up to be clear and sunny, with consistent northwest winds throughout. Saturday's forecast promises a high of 85 degrees, while the night sky will remain clear as temperatures settle around 60. The following day, Sunday, will see a similar pattern, sunny with a high near 88 and the night being mostly clear with a low around 65.
Looking into early next week, the warmth continues with Monday's temperature forecasted to hit near 90. A shift comes Monday night when there’s a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Things take a definitive turn on Tuesday, with the chance of precipitation jumping to 70 percent for both the day, which sees highs around 87, and night, as temperatures drop to the low 60s. According to the National Weather Service, "Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph."
As the midweek approaches, showers and thunderstorms will continue to be the prevailing theme. With "a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms", Wednesday's climate cools slightly to a high near 76, accompanied by a gentle southwest wind around 10 mph. Overall, the week's weather in Minneapolis offers varied conditions, with residents experiencing everything from isolated showers to potential thunderstorms, along with bouts of clear, sunny days.
