Minneapolis starts Sunday with high clouds and a chance of showers, followed by clearing in the afternoon. The forecast then turns toward soaking rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds for the start of the workweek.
Sunday morning will feature high clouds and a chance of showers, followed by afternoon clearing. The city should warm to near 70 this afternoon with mostly sunny skies, northwest winds of up to 10 mph and only a slight chance of rain, according to the National Weather Service.
Monday Brings Heavy Rain And Strong Gusts
Rain showers are expected to arrive Monday morning, with scattered showers and thunderstorms later Monday and early Monday evening. The chance of precipitation is 100%, and the broader pattern calls for afternoon highs in the 60s to low 70s, while southeast winds of 10 to 15 knots could gust to 35 knots, about 40 mph.
The Twin Cities could see three-quarters of an inch to 1 inch of rain Monday, followed by additional showers and thunderstorms Monday night. Another 1 to 2 inches is possible overnight, with gusts reaching about 35 mph.
Cooler Temperatures Settle In For The Week
Tuesday should bring VFR conditions with northwest winds of 10 to 15 knots. Wednesday looks to have VFR conditions with a chance of afternoon showers, while rain chances continue through Friday.
The extended forecast keeps Minneapolis in a cooler pattern, with highs mostly in the 60s and low 70s and overnight lows in the 40s or 50s. Saturday could reach 73 degrees with mostly sunny skies after a slight early shower chance, and no watches, warnings or advisories are currently posted.
