Minneapolis weather this Sunday starts warm and mostly clear with a high near 88°F — a gorgeous late-spring morning that turns unsettled by mid-afternoon. Get outside early, because a round of showers and thunderstorms is on its way by evening.
Today’s Setup
The National Weather Service has issued an Air Quality Alert for much of Minnesota through this evening. If you have asthma or other respiratory sensitivities, limit prolonged exertion outdoors and stay in shaded or air-conditioned spaces during peak afternoon hours. Southeast winds run 5 to 15 mph as dew points climb into the mid-60s — a surge of Gulf moisture is pushing northward, setting the stage for tonight’s storms.
Best Window To Be Outside
Your golden window is roughly sunrise through 1 PM CT. Lake Calhoun (Bde Maka Ska), Minnehaha Regional Park, and the Twin Cities’ many golf courses are in textbook late-spring shape this morning. The National Weather Service shows a slight chance of storms developing between 2 PM and 3 PM CT, with chances rising sharply after 4 PM as a mid-level trough advances through the Upper Midwest. Wrap up outdoor plans by early afternoon to stay ahead of it.
Twins vs. Royals: Sunday Kids Day at Target Field
The Minnesota Twins host the Kansas City Royals for Sunday Kids Day at Target Field today. Early innings should be sunny and breezy — ideal ballpark conditions. Keep an eye on the radar as the afternoon progresses, though, since storms become increasingly likely post-4 PM. Rock a Minnesota Twins jersey and a Minnesota Twins fitted cap to block the afternoon sun in the early going. Still need seats? Get tickets on SeatGeek or Find tickets on StubHub.
Storm Timing and Rain Risk
Sunday night is when things get serious: the National Weather Service puts storm chances at 89% overnight, with 0.25 to 0.5 inches of new rainfall possible. The Weather Prediction Center flags the Upper Mississippi Valley in a Slight Risk area for excessive rainfall tonight — localized heavy downpours are possible. Monday stays active with an 85% storm chance and a high near 81°F. NWS forecasters in Chanhassen describe a “tropical-like airmass” settling in, with potentially several rounds of thunderstorms persisting through mid-week.
Grill It Before the Rain
This morning is made for outdoor cooking — fire up the propane gas grill for burgers, steaks, or grilled chicken with corn on the cob while the sky is still clear. With Father’s Day around the corner, a Father’s Day grilling set is a well-timed find. Keep an instant-read meat thermometer on hand for perfect doneness, and use a grill brush and scraper set to clean the grates before the storms arrive. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
Monday through Wednesday stays stormy and muggy as the tropical airmass lingers over the region — keep an umbrella in the car all week. Looking further out, The Wallflowers play First Avenue on June 13, and Trey Anastasio headlines the Orpheum Theatre the same night — a Trey Anastasio t-shirt is a great concert-night look. Check the full Minneapolis weather forecast for daily updates, and browse outdoor gear deals to prep for a soggy stretch ahead.
