Minneapolis woke up to patchy fog on Thursday, July 9, that is expected to burn off into a bright, sunny day with a high near 846F. Light north-northeast breezes and muggy air will make the early hours feel a bit sticky, but the afternoon should feel comfortable, and rain chances stay very low. The real story is the heat that ramps up over the next several days, with the biggest jump arriving over the weekend.
Morning Fog, Sunny Afternoon
The lingering fog Thursday morning, July 9, should lift by mid-morning, giving way to mostly sunny skies and a top temperature near 846F. Winds will stay light from the north-northeast, and any stray shower would be brief and light, with totals under a tenth of an inch. Skies remain mostly clear tonight, and the overnight low should drop to around 646F.
Heat Builds This Weekend And Next Week
Temperatures climb steadily into the upper 80s as the weekend approaches. Saturday, July 11 is forecast near 896F and Sunday, July 12 near 916F, with the heat cranking up further into the low 90s early next week. Monday, July 13 is projected near 936F and Tuesday, July 14 near 946F. Forecasters at the National Weather Service Twin Cities describe the pattern as a potentially long-duration and significant heat episode, one that could raise health concerns for outdoor workers and vulnerable residents. A small chance of isolated afternoon storms lingers for Friday, July 10, mainly over central Minnesota, but most of the upcoming stretch looks dry.
What To Do And Where To Cool Off
City emergency officials are urging residents to take the heat seriously. That means limiting strenuous outdoor activity during the hottest part of the afternoon, drinking plenty of water, and checking in on older neighbors and pets. The City has pulled together heat-safety tips along with a list of air-conditioned public buildings and other resources. You can find them in the City of Minneapolis guidance, which also outlines cooling options if your home does not have air conditioning. Libraries and designated community cooling sites remain some of the best places to escape the peak heat.
The Short-Term Outlook
Friday, July 10 looks mostly sunny, with a high near 866F and only a slight chance of an isolated shower over central Minnesota. Beyond next Tuesday, the forecast keeps most of the region on the dry side, although the exact timing and intensity of the peak heat could shift as forecast models update. Keep tabs on local forecasts and be ready to tweak outdoor plans for the week of July 13 and 14 if you or someone you care for is especially sensitive to heat.
