Minneapolis residents should anticipate a mix of sun and potential thunderstorms in the coming days, as well as brace for a heatwave that is expected to see heat indices soar into the 90s this weekend. According to an outlook by the National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen, MN, there’s a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms today, mostly materializing after 4pm with high temperatures nearing 84 degrees. Winds are expected to blow from the south southeast at around 10 mph.
Looking into the evening, the chances of rain and thunderstorms will slightly drop, mainly before 7pm, leaving the night mostly cloudy and with lows around 66 degrees. Calm winds will become easterly at a gentle 5 mph. The weekend forecast, according to the National Weather Service, promises predominantly sunny skies with Saturday highs climbing near 86 and Sunday’s mercury expected to hit a scorching 91 degrees.
However, nighttime on Sunday brings back a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 am, devolving into mostly cloudy conditions and a low of around 71 degrees. The new week starts with a mostly sunny Monday, featuring a small risk, 20 percent, of afternoon thunderstorms and a high near 87 degrees. The evenings are set to be predominantly clear with a low of 68.
As the week progresses, residents should remain aware of potential weather hazards, as there are projections for continued thunderstorm risks and elevated temperatures. "A very warm and humid airmass will bring heat indices in the 90s Saturday and Sunday, especially across southern Minnesota," warned the Hazardous Weather Outlook.
The outlook also indicates that while severe storms are not anticipated today or tonight, the potential for such events exists later in the week, particularly on Sunday across western Minnesota. For those keeping a watchful eye on the sky, the National Weather Service has confirmed that SKYWARN spotter activation won't be needed through tonight. Nevertheless, with a week that’s poised to mix sweltering heat with sporadic thunderstorms, keeping abreast of the latest weather updates becomes an essential habit for the residents of Minneapolis.
