Source: Facebook/US National Weather Service Twin Cities Minnesota
Cloudy skies and humid air are hanging over Minneapolis Saturday morning, with temperatures around 70 degrees and a high near 82 expected later today. Showers could brush the city before 9 a.m., but the bigger weather story arrives this afternoon and evening as thunderstorms become more likely.
Rain chances rise through the afternoon, reaching about 50% overall, with south winds of 5 to 10 mph. The National Weather Service says scattered to numerous showers and embedded storms could bring dangerous lightning and brief heavy rain, although the risk of severe weather remains low.
Storms Become More Likely Saturday Evening
Storm activity is most likely from the late afternoon into the evening, with thunderstorms likely before 8 p.m. and a lingering chance of showers and storms through midnight. New rainfall amounts should generally stay below a tenth of an inch Saturday night, but heavier downpours could still briefly reduce visibility and make roads slick…