Minneapolis is bracing for a series of weather disturbances with a forecast that includes showers and possibilities of thunderstorms starting today and stretching into the coming week. According to the National Weather Service, there is a 30 percent chance of rain today, mainly before 8:00 a.m., with concerns of patchy fog between morning and noon. The sky will remain predominantly cloudy through the day with highs circling 65°F and modest east winds at about 5 mph.
Tonight, the likelihood of precipitation inches up to 40 percent, with showers and potential thunderstorms mainly expected after 2:00 a.m. Intermittent fog is predicted before and after the early hours of the morning, with temperatures dipping to an approximate low of 60°F. While the east northeast wind continues its gentle pace at around 5 mph, residents may want to prepare for the possibility of unsettled weather.
Looking ahead to Sunday, the Hazardous Weather Outlook issued early this morning warns of likely showers and a potential thunderstorm before 1:00 p.m., with chances persisting in the afternoon. A south-southeast breeze accompanies a substantial temperature boost, peaking near 78°F. The chance of precipitation is marked at 60 percent, with new rainfall amounts expected to be less than a tenth of an inch, barring stronger thunderstorms.
Continuing through the week, the unsteady pattern lingers as Monday brings a slight chance of showers in the morning, but a more pronounced risk of showers and thunderstorms post 10 a.m. Television forecasts show a partly sunny sky with highs soaring to the mid-80s as the week commences, yet a 50 percent chance of precipitation remains on the horizon. Moving into the nighttime, showers and thunderstorms are likely before giving way to a mix of potential storms and lingering showers into early Tuesday. Already on alert, the National Weather Service flags Monday for the highest probability of severe storms within this volatile period.
