Stormy Wake-Up Call: Thunderstorms Rattle Minneapolis Before Warm, Dry Week

Source: Facebook/US National Weather Service Twin Cities Minnesota

Minneapolis is starting Sunday under cloudy skies near 70 degrees, with showers and thunderstorms continuing through the early morning. The storms should taper by late morning, giving way to a mostly cloudy afternoon and a high near 83 degrees.

Storms Fade Before Sunday Afternoon

The National Weather Service Twin Cities says a few storms could produce frequent lightning, gusty winds and hail ranging from a quarter-inch to a half-inch. Rainfall totals of roughly a quarter-inch to a half-inch are possible, though the storms are expected to move along quickly enough to limit widespread flooding concerns.

The best chance for rain is before sunrise, with a lingering chance of showers and storms through about 11 a.m. Winds should stay light outside of thunderstorms, shifting from the west-southwest during the day, and no watches or warnings are posted for the area.

Monday Brings A Break Before More Early-Week Storms

Sunday night should turn partly cloudy with a low near 64 degrees, followed by a partly sunny Monday and a high near 85. Monday evening looks mainly dry at first, but showers and thunderstorms could return later at night…

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