Minneapolis weather today brings a soggy, storm-prone day with a high near 84°F and a 90% chance of showers and thunderstorms — the National Weather Service in Chanhassen says round two of storms fires up this afternoon and evening, so plan indoor backup options if you’re near the Chain of Lakes or Minnehaha Falls.
Today’s Setup
A line of storms is already pushing northeast across Minnesota this morning with gusty winds and brief heavy downpours, per the NWS Area Forecast Discussion. Skies stay mostly cloudy with a high near 84°F, south southwest wind at 5 to 10 mph, and rainfall totals between a quarter and half an inch. Tonight’s low dips to 69°F with a 37-40% chance of more storms before midnight.
Storm Timing And Flash Flood Risk
Forecasters expect a second round of thunderstorms to develop this afternoon and evening, mainly south Minnesota and western Wisconsin, with large hail and damaging wind gusts possible. The Weather Prediction Center has placed the Twin Cities in a slight risk for excessive rainfall today, warning that a sharp front bisecting southern Minnesota into Wisconsin could produce downpour rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour. Because storms tonight are expected to move slower, flash flooding is a real concern — avoid driving through flooded streets downtown or along Lowertown St. Paul.
What To Wear Or Bring
Keep a packable rain jacket in the car for anyone heading outdoors today, and if you’re worried about power blips from those damaging wind gusts, the DARAN 288Wh Power Station is discounted to $90 for Prime members right now — handy for keeping phones and small appliances running if a line of storms knocks out power.
Games, Concerts & Weekend Plans
Thursday flips to mostly sunny with a high near 90°F and 0% rain, which sets up nicely for the St. Paul Saints vs. Buffalo Bisons game at CHS Field. If you’re headed downtown Thursday, Alex Warren plays Grand Casino Arena and Wale and Smino bring the Everything Is A Lot Tour to The Fillmore Minneapolis — find tickets on StubHub for either show, and grab an Alex Warren t-shirt or Alex Warren hoodie if you’re going. Come From Away is also on stage at the Guthrie Theater Thursday, a solid indoor option if the muggy air gets to you.
Dinner Tonight
With rain hanging around, this is a good night for comfort food — slow cooker chili, beef stew, or a big pot of soup. A programmable slow cooker or an enameled cast iron Dutch oven makes it easy. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
Expect warm, muggy conditions with daily thunderstorm chances continuing into the weekend, per the NWS discussion — Thursday night brings another round of storms (low near 70°F, 76% chance of rain) before highs stay near 90°F. Keep an eye on the forecast if you’re planning around the Minnesota Lynx game July 6 or Minnesota Twins vs. Cleveland Guardians July 7 at Target Field.
