Minneapolis–St. Paul kicks off Monday with showers and thunderstorms likely before 1 PM CT — the National Weather Service puts rain chances at 60% with a high near 82°F and a south southeast breeze of 5 to 10 mph. Grab a packable rain jacket before you walk out the door.
Today’s Setup
Storm activity this morning is connected to a decaying weather system pushing in from the Dakotas, according to National Weather Service forecasters in Chanhassen. Expect the heaviest rain before noon, with a secondary chance of storms between 1 and 4 PM CT — up to a quarter to half inch of rainfall is possible. These storms should stay sub-severe, but brief heavy downpours are possible near the Chain of Lakes and along the Mississippi River bluffs. Your best window for outdoor time — fishing on one of Minnesota’s 10,000 lakes, a trail run at Theodore Wirth Park, or finally getting to that lawn — opens after 4 PM CT. Keep a compact travel umbrella in the car just in case. Check the Minneapolis weather forecast for updates through the day.
Heat and Severe Weather Risk This Week
Tuesday cranks to near 90°F with a heat index as high as 96°F — that’s dangerous for outdoor workers and anyone pushing hard during peak afternoon hours. Load up on SPF 50 sunscreen and check on elderly neighbors. Tuesday evening, storms return after 7 PM CT with a 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
The bigger headline is Wednesday: the National Weather Service is flagging increasing likelihood of severe weather Wednesday afternoon and evening, with large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes all possible as a potent cold front sweeps through the metro. If you have outdoor plans — including the Lee Brice concert at The Ledge Amphitheater on June 12 — monitor forecasts closely and have a shelter plan ready.
Events This Week
The Minnesota Lynx host the Dallas Wings at Target Center on Tuesday, June 9 — a comfortable indoor escape on the hottest day of the week. Grab Official team gear on Fanatics and Get tickets on SeatGeek before tip-off.
On Saturday, June 13, The Wallflowers bring classic rock to First Avenue the same night Trey Anastasio headlines the Orpheum Theatre. Snag a Trey Anastasio t-shirt ahead of the show or Find tickets on StubHub while seats are still available. For any other outdoor gear deals you might need heading into a stormy week, we’ve got you covered.
Storm-Day Dinner
Rainy Mondays in the Twin Cities call for slow cooker chili or a hearty beef stew. Set up a programmable slow cooker before you leave in the morning and come home to dinner waiting. Prefer the stovetop? An enameled cast iron Dutch oven is perfect for a big pot of soup on a humid June evening. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot near 90°F. Heat index near 96°F — stay hydrated and limit peak-hour outdoor exposure. Tuesday Night: Storms likely after 7 PM CT with a 70% chance of precipitation. Wednesday: The week’s highest severe weather threat. The National Weather Service says large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are all possible — know your nearest shelter and keep the weather app open.
