Minneapolis is waking up to clear skies and mid-60s this Thursday morning, with a warm, dry pattern already flexing over the city. Daytime highs are set to jump into the mid-80s, with a sunny high near 866F on Thursday, May 28, light east-southeast winds around 10 mph, and lows near 616F overnight. The dry streak holds through Friday before small shower chances creep back into western Minnesota late Saturday and into early next week.
Today And Tonight
Across the metro, expect mostly sunny skies and a high near 866F Thursday afternoon. East-southeast winds near 10 mph could make it feel a bit breezy at times, but with humidity staying in check, the heat should be fairly manageable. Tonight brings partly cloudy skies and a low around 616F, with no major drama in the forecast. No watches or warnings are currently posted, according to the National Weather Service Twin Cities.
Weekend Outlook
The warmup keeps going into the weekend, with highs pushing into the upper 80s, near 896F on Friday, May 29, and about 886F on Saturday, May 30. South-southeast winds around 5 to 15 mph will hang around, and some puffy afternoon clouds are likely to build as the heat of the day kicks in. A few late-day or overnight showers and thunderstorms could redevelop across western Minnesota late Saturday into early next week, although the Twin Cities metro looks mostly dry for now. For background on the recent warm spell, see Minneapolis sizzles into low 90s.
Looking Ahead
Longer-range guidance is not hinting at any real cool down. In its latest outlook, the forecast discussion notes that the Climate Prediction Center has highlighted a slight risk of extreme heat on June 7 6, 610, so it is worth watching how early June shapes up. We will post updates if temperatures trend hotter or if any heat alerts are issued, according to the National Weather Service Twin Cities.
Plan Ahead
With several warm days lined up, it is a good time for a basic heat strategy. Bring water if you are out and about, and try to schedule strenuous outdoor work or workouts for the morning or evening hours. Check on neighbors, friends, or family who might be more sensitive to heat. If you are coordinating weekend events, plan for shade, have plenty of water on hand, and line up an indoor backup option in case one of those quick storms pops up late Saturday. A simple combo of hydration, shade, and a plan B should carry most people comfortably through this stretch of warmth.
