Minneapolis is stepping into a full-on steam bath this week, waking up Monday, July 13, to clear skies, muggy air and official readings near the airport in the low 70s as the region slides into a multi-day heat wave. Highs are set to surge into the mid 90s this afternoon, with heat index values pushing close to 100 and very little relief after sunset. With rain chances staying minimal through midweek, natural cooling and shade will be in short supply, so residents with health vulnerabilities, outdoor workers and parents should plan for sustained hot conditions through Thursday.
Extreme Heat Warning In Effect
The National Weather Service Twin Cities has an Extreme Heat Warning in place through 9 p.m. Thursday, calling for dangerously hot conditions and heat index readings up to about 100 across the metro and surrounding counties. The alert urges people to drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioned spaces when possible, check on relatives and neighbors, and never leave children or pets unattended in vehicles. For the full advisory and the latest updates, see the National Weather Service Twin Cities.
What To Expect This Week
Forecasts call for highs near 95 on Monday, around 96 on Tuesday and Wednesday, and holding in the mid 90s through Thursday, with overnight lows stuck mostly in the mid 70s that offer little chance for the area to cool down between days. Afternoon heat index values are expected to reach the upper 90s to around 100 while precipitation chances stay very low through midweek. Winds should run light to moderate, roughly 5 to 10 mph with isolated gusts of 15 to 20 mph, so the main concern is heat, not storms. That combination means any strenuous outdoor activity is best pushed into the early morning or evening hours, with extra rest and hydration breaks worked into the day.
Safety And Local Resources
If you need a cool place to spend a few hours, the City of Minneapolis posts information on cooling centers, their hours and additional tips for getting through extreme heat. Keep water handy and drink it often, avoid heavy exertion during the afternoon, and never leave children or pets in parked cars, even for a short time. Employers and event organizers should make sure workers and attendees have access to shade and frequent water breaks, and be ready to stop activity if anyone starts to show signs of heat illness. If a person becomes confused, faints or has seizures, call 911 right away.
Hoodline will continue to track forecasts and local advisories and will update this post if warnings change or new resources are announced. Until then, plan for extreme heat through Thursday and take common-sense steps to stay as cool and safe as possible.
