Minneapolis residents can expect a mix of clouds and sunshine, along with the potential for early fog and patchy thunderstorms early in the week, according to forecasts from the National Weather Service. Today, there's a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 a.m., followed by patchy fog before giving way to mostly cloudy skies and a high near 73 degrees. Light winds will shift from calm to northeast in the afternoon.
Tonight, the city will see patchy fog after 11 p.m. under partly cloudy conditions with a low around 59 degrees. A calm, northeast breeze will settle in for the evening. Tuesday's weather follows a similar pattern with fog lifting before 10 a.m., partly sunny skies, and a high near 74 degrees, as per the National Weather Service.
The outlook remains tranquil for the middle of the week, with Wednesday morning fog anticipated to dissipate by 9 a.m., granting way to mostly sunny conditions and a high of roughly 73 degrees. Calm winds continue into the evening, when temperatures will drop to a low around 56 degrees under partly cloudy skies.
For those craving more sun, Thursday and Friday promise clear, sunny days with highs in the upper 70s and light winds. The weekend also looks favorable for outdoor plans, as the forecast calls for continued sunny weather, with highs in the upper 70s on Saturday and mid-70s on Sunday, and mostly clear nights,” according to the data retrieved from the National Weather Service’s website.
Nevertheless, the National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for parts of Minnesota and west central Wisconsin. This morning, non-severe thunderstorms are expected to track eastward and taper off in western Wisconsin. Southern Minnesota may see isolated to scattered storms this afternoon and evening, with potential for strong to severe thunderstorms that could produce large hail and damaging winds. No hazardous weather is projected for the days following, from Tuesday through Sunday. SKYWARN spotter activation might be necessary later today in southern Minnesota. For the most current weather updates and warnings, visit the National Weather Service.
