Residents in Minneapolis can expect an unsettled weather pattern over the next few days, with chances of showers and thunderstorms, as per the National Weather Service. Today, there's a 30 percent possibility of showers and thunderstorms in the forecast, mainly after 3pm, amid otherwise mostly sunny skies and a high approaching 86 degrees. While the wind remains calm, it is expected to shift to a south southeast direction with a mild pace of around 5 mph later this afternoon.
Tonight's outlook suggests showers and thunderstorms are likely, particularly between 7pm and 8pm, and cloud coverage will increase. The low temperature is anticipated to hover around 67 degrees with an east wind at about 5 mph. The likelihood of precipitation jumps to 60%, with rainfall measurements potentially reaching a quarter to half an inch. According to the source from the National Weather Service, these conditions could extend into Thursday with a similar chance of showers and potentially a thunderstorm before 10 am, then showers could possibly happen off and on between 10 am and 1 pm, with showers likely and perhaps a thunderstorm again after 1 pm.
The forecast for Thursday continues with mostly cloudy skies, a maximum temperature of around 79, and an easterly breeze between 5 to 10 mph. By Thursday night, the chance for rain doesn't quite let up, sitting at a 50 percent probability of showers and thunderstorms with an anticipated low around 64 degrees. Moving into Friday, the area will experience some reprieve but will still face a 40 percent chance of rain, including possible thunderstorms post-4 pm, under mostly cloudy conditions and a high near 74.
As the weekend approaches, the unpredictable weather persists with a 40 percent chance of rain on both Friday night (mainly before 1 am) and Saturday. The pattern of part sun and part clouds will continue into Sunday with a gentle south wind brushing through at about 5 mph. "A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm" is predicted for Sunday, states the National Weather Service report. Temperatures are expected to rise slightly, with Sunday reaching a high near 76 and Monday up to 80. A decrease in rain chances and clearer skies are expected as the new week begins, promising a more consistently sunny outlook by Tuesday, with a high near 75 degrees.
