Monday, September 14, starts clear and cool in Minneapolis before a much wetter afternoon takes over. Rain is expected to reach the city late this morning, followed by showers, thunderstorms, gusty winds, and a sharp temperature drop.
Rain Arrives Before Lunch
According to the latest forecast from National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen, rain should reach Minneapolis around 11 a.m. to noon after a partly sunny start. Showers become likely through early afternoon, with temperatures expected to remain in the 50s during the main afternoon precipitation window; the true high is likely to occur shortly before midnight in the mid-60s.
Strong southeasterly winds will produce gusts of 30 to 35 mph. Most locations should receive at least one-half inch of rain Monday, with many locations potentially approaching one inch. The main 1- to 1.5-inch rainfall axis was forecast in southeastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin, not broadly across the entire region. Rain and gusty winds are expected Monday.
Storms Linger Into Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms remain possible before midnight Monday, with strong southeasterly winds during the event and southerly gusts in the aviation forecast. No watches, warnings, or advisories are listed in the current forecast, but anyone heading out should keep an eye on changing conditions and avoid driving through water-covered streets.
Sunny Tuesday, More Rain Later
Tuesday brings the reset: temperatures generally in the low 70s and northwest winds of 10 to 15 knots. A slight rain chance returns Wednesday afternoon, then Thursday looks partly sunny and milder near 73.
The unsettled pattern returns Friday, with another wave and precipitation probabilities of 60% to 80% Friday into early Saturday. Saturday and Sunday stay seasonably mild in the low 70s, with lower but still present rain chances.
