Minneapolis residents can brace for a battering of rain and potentially severe weather today, with forecasters at the National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN predicting heavy rain and gusty winds. In a forecast released this morning, a high near 82 degrees coupled with showers and thunderstorms before 3 pm is expected, having a 70% chance of precipitation with possible higher amounts in thunderstorms.
Despite the tumultuous conditions set for today, the weather outlook seems more favorable for Sunday through Friday. The National Weather Service in their Hazardous Weather Outlook noted no hazardous weather expected during this time, providing some reprieve after today’s storms. With southwesterly winds easing into a northern direction later in the day, the potential for severe weather diminishes, giving way to clearer skies in the evening.
However, the aftermath of recent weather patterns has led to extended flood warnings in the region. The National Weather Service issued a flood warning for multiple rivers in Minnesota, including the South Fork Crow River below Mayer and Minnesota River at various points. Falling under this warning are the counties of Carver, Nicollet, Blue Earth, Brown, Chippewa, Renville, Yellow Medicine, and others. Particularly, the Crow River at Rockford is experiencing “minor flooding” with river levels expected to crest overnight…