Minneapolis is looking at a sunny, 84°F Sunday with light east winds under 5 mph — one of the nicest days of the summer so far — so get outside now while you can, because rain and thunderstorms move in Monday night.
Today’s Setup
The National Weather Service in Chanhassen says any early ground fog near the river valleys should burn off shortly after daybreak, clearing the way for sunny skies and a high near 84°F this afternoon. Winds stay light out of the east at 0 to 5 mph, and overnight lows only dip to around 65°F under mostly clear skies — a great night to leave the windows open.
Best Window To Be Outside
Today through Monday afternoon is your stretch of good weather. Monday brings another sunny day with a high near 85°F, though winds pick up to 5-15 mph out of the south-southeast as a system approaches from the northwest. That’s the window for the lake, the patio, or the golf course before things change.
Rain, Wind, Fire, Or Heat Risk
The forecast discussion is watching a vigorous shortwave that drives a cold front across the Dakotas Monday, sparking showers and thunderstorms likely after 1 AM CT Monday night (56% chance) with southwest winds 10-15 mph. The Storm Prediction Center’s highest severe risk (a Slight Risk, Level 2 of 5) is currently focused on far northwestern Minnesota, not the Twin Cities metro, but it’s worth keeping an eye on the sky Monday evening as storms fire near the Dakota border and track east.
What To Wear Or Bring
Sunscreen and light layers are all you need today and Monday. If you’re headed to Bde Maka Ska, Lake Minnetonka, or the Mississippi for some fishing, it’s worth grabbing the Score a UPF 50+ Sun Hoodie for Just $5 This Fishing Season deal before you go. A rolling cooler with wheels makes packing drinks and snacks for a beach afternoon painless.
Tonight’s Games & Shows
The Minnesota Lynx host the Indiana Fever tonight at Target Center — indoor, so weather’s a non-issue, but it’s a beautiful evening to grab dinner downtown beforehand. Official team gear on Fanatics is worth checking before tip-off. Monday, Vikings Training Camp continues at the Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center; since it’s an indoor facility, the evening storm chances won’t affect the session. Looking ahead, Noah Kahan plays Target Field Wednesday — by midweek the pattern trends toward the AFD’s forecast of “slightly cooler highs in the upper 70s,” which should make for solid outdoor concert weather once Monday-Tuesday’s rain clears. Get tickets on SeatGeek, and a Noah Kahan t-shirt makes a good show-night addition.
Dinner Tonight
With highs near 84°F and calm winds, tonight’s a good night to fire up a portable propane grill for burgers or veggie skewers on the patio. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
Expect one more warm, sunny day Monday before Monday night’s storms usher in an unsettled Tuesday. The NWS forecast discussion notes temperatures ease into the upper 70s by midweek as the ridge that’s brought this stretch of pleasant weather finally shifts east.
