Minneapolis and St. Paul wake up to a mostly clear morning near 59 and build to a sunny, comfortable high near 83 today, making this the pick of the weekend to get outside before rain chances climb overnight.
Today’s Setup
The National Weather Service’s Twin Cities/Chanhassen office says high pressure sliding into the Ohio Valley is giving us “quite the Saturday,” with broad subsidence, warm early-August air, and comfortable humidity. West southwest wind stays light at 0 to 10 mph, and there’s no rain in the forecast until tonight.
Best Window To Be Outside
Morning through late afternoon is your window. It’s a great day for the paths around Lake Calhoun/Bde Maka Ska, Minnehaha Falls, or the Chain of Lakes before the front returns overnight. The NWS notes dewpoints are still in the comfortable 50s today, climbing into the 60s to near 70 as the front edges back north tonight and tomorrow, so today will feel noticeably drier than what’s coming.
Rain, Wind, Fire, Or Heat Risk
A chance of showers and thunderstorms moves in after 1 AM CT tonight, with lows around 66 and a 45% chance of rain. Sunday brings another round of scattered storms, mainly before 11 AM, with a high near 83. The AFD flags that a few storms during these periods — tonight, Sunday night into Monday morning, and again early Tuesday — could turn strong to severe, mainly over southwestern and southern Minnesota. Keep an eye on the sky if you’re headed toward Guns N’ Roses at Mystic Lake Amphitheater tonight; conditions look dry through the evening for Prior Lake, but a late-night line is possible.
What To Wear Or Bring
Light layers and men’s sport sandals suit today’s warmth, and if you’re out on one of the metro’s lakes, this is a good weekend to grab West Marine Ski Vests, on sale for boating and paddling before humidity climbs. A hammock with stand or a pool float lounger is well worth setting up in the yard while the air stays dry.
Helpful Links
Catch the Minnesota Twins vs. Baltimore Orioles Monday, Aug. 10 at Target Field, or the Minnesota Lynx vs. Dallas Wings Sunday, Aug. 9 at Target Center — both indoors, so weather won’t be a factor for the games themselves. Fans headed to either can grab Official team gear on Fanatics before puck or tip-off. Train plays Mystic Lake Amphitheater Sunday night — get the details and Find tickets on StubHub or Get tickets on SeatGeek.
Next Few Days
Expect temperatures to hold close to normal into midweek before dropping below normal late next week, per the NWS. With storm chances stacked up tonight, Sunday, and Monday, a hearty stir-fry or pasta dinner is an easy call for tonight — quick to make between rain bands. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
