Minneapolis is starting Sunday, August 16, under cloudy skies and around 70 degrees, but the forecast is headed toward a brighter afternoon. Temperatures should top out near 80 with mostly sunny skies, northwest winds of 5 to 10 mph and only a 1% chance of rain.
Clouds Fade As Sunday Warms
The National Weather Service Twin Cities forecast calls for clearing skies through the afternoon as drier air moves in from the northwest. Tonight should be mostly clear, with a low near 62 and light northwest winds. That makes Sunday the easy pick for walks, patios and other outdoor plans before the next weather wrinkle arrives.
Monday Night Storm Chance
Monday looks sunny and a little warmer, with a high near 83. Showers and thunderstorms could develop from about 7 p.m. to 1 a.m., with a 40% chance of precipitation. Daytime plans have the better odds, while evening events may want a backup venue.
Cooler Midweek, Warmer Again Late
Tuesday turns partly sunny and cooler, with a high near 79 and a low near 59 Tuesday night. Wednesday stays sunny near 79, then Thursday warms to about 82 before another chance of showers and thunderstorms arrives Thursday night into Friday. Friday could reach 83 under mostly sunny skies between any storms, and Saturday is currently forecast to be mostly sunny near 83.
No watches, warnings or advisories are listed for Minnesota in the latest outlook. Anyone caught outside during Monday night's storms should head indoors when thunder is heard and wait until the storm passes.
