Minneapolis is gearing up for a bout of warm weather, with temperatures expected to hit the high 80s, and a touch of wind in the forecast. According to the National Weather Service, today's sunny weather is expected to reach a pleasant 89 degrees, accompanied by a calm wind which may shift southward around 5 mph as the afternoon progresses.
The clear skies will persist into the evening, with tonight's lows hovering around 72 degrees. However, residents can expect the wind to pick up, flowing from the south at a rate of 5 to 15 mph. This weekend promises more sunshine and a slight increase in temperature, with highs near 90 degrees on Saturday. Wind speeds are set to accelerate significantly, reaching 15 to 20 mph, and gusts could potentially peak at 35 mph.
According to the forecast, Sunday may introduce a slight change, presenting a 20 percent chance of showers post 1 pm. Despite this, it'll remain sunny with a high near 84 degrees, but brace for breezy conditions. South winds will persist around 20 mph, with possible gusts hitting 40 mph.
As Sunday night approaches, conditions will begin to shift, with temperatures dropping to a low of around 51 degrees. The west-southwest wind will transition to a north-northwest direction after midnight, and while winding down, it could still produce gusts as strong as 30 mph. The forecast for Monday remains mostly sunny with a comfortably cooler high near 65 degrees. The north-northwest wind should remain gentle at around 5 mph, offering residents a reprieve from the weekend's bluster.
Looking ahead, Tuesday continues the trend of sunny days with a high around 65, and by the end of the night, it's expected to clear up, dipping to a low around 42 degrees. Wednesday offers more sunshine and a high near 63 degrees, but by evening, the chance of showers returns, albeit at a low probability of 20 percent. Thursday rounds out the forecast with continued chances of showers and mostly sunny skies, alongside a mild high of 66 degrees.
