Minneapolis woke up Sunday, May 24, under a blanket of shallow fog and mist, with Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport and the usual low-lying spots hanging out in the low 50s before sunrise. The haze should clear quickly as the sun takes over, pushing afternoon temperatures into the lower 80s and setting up a warm, easygoing Sunday across the metro.
Afternoon Sun Caps Off Warm Weekend
Most of Sunday is expected to be a classic late-May crowd-pleaser: mostly sunny skies, a high near 82°F, and light southerly breezes around 0 to 10 mph that keep the humidity feeling reasonably comfortable. It is the latest step in a warm-up that started earlier in the week; for more context on how we got here from the recent chill, check out how a windy chill gripped Minneapolis before the holiday heat moved in. If you are planning to spend the day outside, keep water close by, especially later in the afternoon.
Stormy Late Night, Then Holiday Heat
Things get more interesting late Sunday night into early Monday, May 25, when showers and thunderstorms become possible between about 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. The odds of getting wet are around 50 percent overnight. According to the NWS Twin Cities, most of these storms should stay non-severe, but they could still pack brief heavy rain and some lightning. No watches or warnings are in effect as of now.
Once the overnight action moves out, Memorial Day itself looks hot and mostly sunny, with a high near 87°F. The heat keeps building Tuesday, May 26, which could reach into the low 90s before slightly drier air edges in later in the week.
How To Prep For Memorial Day Plans
If you are headed to morning Memorial Day ceremonies or afternoon barbecues, be ready for a big temperature swing. Early events could still feel cool enough for a light jacket, but by the afternoon you will want sunscreen, sunglasses, and plenty of water. If you will be outdoors late Sunday night, have an umbrella or quick shelter option in case a storm rolls through…