Minneapolis is starting Friday with clear skies and temperatures around 66 degrees, but the day is headed for a warmer finish. Mostly sunny conditions will push the afternoon high to about 84 degrees, making for a pleasant stretch before rain chances return after dark.
Warm, Breezy Friday Gives Way To Evening Showers
Winds will come from the east-southeast at 5 to 10 mph, becoming more noticeable through the afternoon. The National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen office says scattered showers and an isolated thunderstorm could develop late Friday afternoon and evening, with the best chance of rain arriving after about 7 p.m. according to its latest forecast discussion.
Friday night will turn mostly cloudy with a low near 67 degrees and a 30% chance of showers. There are no watches or warnings in effect for Minnesota or Wisconsin in the forecast area.
Saturday Brings More Showers And A Few Storms
Saturday will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 82 degrees and a chance of rain showers between 7 and 10 a.m. Showers and thunderstorms could pop up again later in the day, though expected rainfall totals are light at less than a tenth of an inch.
Another round of showers and thunderstorms is possible Saturday evening, mainly between 7 p.m. and 1 a.m. Winds will shift from the south-southeast during the day to the west-northwest at night, generally running 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday And Monday Turn Drier
Sunday looks mostly sunny with a high near 81 degrees, followed by a cooler and mostly clear night with a low around 62. Monday should bring the sunniest conditions of the early week, with temperatures climbing back to about 82 degrees…