Source: Facebook/US National Weather Service Twin Cities Minnesota
Minneapolis is waking up to a classic spring stunner on Saturday, May 16, 2026, with clear skies, temperatures in the low 60s this morning, and an expected high near 82°F by midafternoon. Soak it in while you can, because a stronger storm system is on deck late tonight and is expected to control the weather through Monday.
Saturday stays mostly sunny, with west-northwest winds around 5 to 15 mph and a few breezy stretches during the afternoon. The air will feel comfortably dry thanks to low humidity, though you might notice some gustier winds toward sunset if you are planning to be outside.
Weekend Storm Risk
Rain chances ramp up Sunday, May 17, 2026. Showers are likely from roughly 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., with showers and a chance of thunderstorms lingering into the afternoon and growing confidence in more widespread storms Sunday night. The National Weather Service Twin Cities notes that the strongest storms from Sunday evening into Monday could produce damaging wind gusts up to around 30 mph, locally heavy rain with 1 to 2 inches possible Sunday night, and isolated large hail or a few tornadoes across parts of southern Minnesota. Drivers should be ready for wet roads and the possibility of localized flooding where storms repeatedly track over the same areas.
Monday Outlook
Another round of showers and thunderstorms is likely on Monday, May 18, with highs in the mid 70s and additional pockets of heavy rain possible into the afternoon. If Sunday night’s storms leave behind lingering outflow boundaries, some storms could briefly strengthen Monday afternoon with stronger wind gusts, so timing will matter for any outdoor plans…