Minneapolis is starting Sunday under a gray lid and a chill, with cloudy skies, mid‑40s temperatures (about 46°F) and a light northeast breeze. The day stays mostly cloudy, with a high near 65°F and a few spotty showers wandering through in the afternoon. The real headline, though, is a soggy stretch that moves in tonight and carries into Monday, with steady rain and scattered thunderstorms that could slow commutes and wash out outdoor plans.
Timing And Impacts
The wettest window runs from late Sunday night into Monday, when the most persistent rain is expected. Widespread totals near 1 inch are on the table, with some spots picking up a bit more or a bit less. East to southeast winds will increase to 10 to 15 mph tonight, with gusts around 25 mph and gusts up to 30 mph possible Monday night. Those gusts, paired with downpours, can cut visibility, cause ponding in low spots and lead to delays at MSP. The advice from the National Weather Service Twin Cities: build in extra travel time Monday and secure any loose items in the yard or on the balcony.
Thunderstorm Risk
A few thunderstorms could turn strong to severe, mainly across southern Minnesota and into western Wisconsin. Large hail is the primary concern, with brief damaging wind gusts also possible. Not every neighborhood will see severe weather, but any organized storm cell could cause localized issues, so it is smart to have a shelter plan if you will be outside Monday afternoon or evening. Forecasters spell out the setup in technical terms in the latest National Weather Service discussion.
Late Week Outlook
Rain should taper off by Tuesday morning, and the rest of the week looks cooler and drier. Highs will run mainly in the upper 50s, with lows dipping into the low 40s. A few of the chillier spots could flirt with near‑freezing readings on a couple of early mornings. Northwest winds Tuesday will feel brisk but help usher in more sunshine and quieter weather through next weekend. Keep weather alerts enabled on your phone Monday and check official National Weather Service products if watches or warnings are issued as the system moves through.
