Residents of Minneapolis should keep their umbrellas close at hand with showers and possible thunderstorms forecasted throughout the week. The National Weather Service predicts today's temperature to peak at around 80 degrees amid partly sunny skies, but with a 30% chance of precipitation in the form of scattered showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Evening conditions are expected to worsen, as the chance of precipitation climbs to 60%, potentially bringing along a tenth to a quarter of an inch of rain—though higher amounts could occur where thunderstorms strike.
Friday's weather isn't looking much brighter, with showers and possibly a thunderstorm anticipated, and an 80% likelihood of rain. The daytime high isn't expected to rise above 72 degrees, and the southeast winds should remain gentle at 5 to 10 mph. Come nighttime, the chances of wet weather decrease slightly to 50%, with most of the action occurring before 1am. Rainfall could again range from a tenth to a quarter of an inch, but thunderstorms could drive totals higher.
Over the weekend, Minneapolis inhabitants can expect more of the same, as an unsolicited guest will persist in the form of showers and potential thunderstorms. Saturday holds a 50% chance of precipitation with mostly cloudy skies and highs approximating 72 degrees. The pattern carries through to Saturday night with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms before tapering off after 1am, offering a brief reprieve to locals and possibly dampened outdoor plans.
Into Sunday, the forecast eases only slightly, introducing a 40% possibility of rain and thunderstorms after 1pm. Despite the chance of rain, the day should be partly sunny, languidly reaching a high near 76. Sunday evening promises to dial back the rain chances to a measly 20% before 1am, perhaps giving residents a chance to enjoy a partly cloudy night without the soundtrack of rain. South winds, though gentle, will persist throughout the weekend, reminding us that summer's breath is still upon us—even as it whispers the precursors of autumn.
The week begins with only a slight shift in conditions. For those heading back to work on Monday, there's a light 20% chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms in a partly sunny sky, reaching highs around 78 degrees. That same slim chance of rain extends into Monday night under partly cloudy skies, as the southerly winds give way to the north after midnight. Tuesday continues the trend with a 20% chance of showers amid a backdrop of mostly sunny skies and highs settling around 72 degrees.
The skies over Minneapolis are forecasted to clear up by midweek, ushering in a period of mostly sunny days with a high again near 72 on Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. Winds will persist from the north, but at a manageable 5 to 10 mph. Although the city may face a week speckled with rainfall, the consistency of the northern wind posits a return to drier days just around the corner.
