Minneapolis–St. Paul is in for a mostly sunny Tuesday with a high near 74°F — but don’t let the sunshine fool you. West winds gusting to 40 mph and an active Red Flag Warning for critical fire weather will define this afternoon across the metro. Get outside early, secure your yard before noon, and check the Minneapolis weather forecast for any updates.
Today’s Setup
The National Weather Service says a cold front is pushing through this morning, sweeping out isolated early showers and bringing gusty west-to-northwest winds behind it. Gusts reach 40 mph this afternoon. The front also scours moisture out of the lower atmosphere, leaving dangerously low humidity in its wake — exactly the combination that triggered a Red Flag Warning for critical fire weather across western and southern Minnesota today. The NWS is direct: avoid burning anything outdoors this afternoon and evening, anywhere across the region. The risk ends late tonight as winds ease and relative humidity recovers after sunset.
Secure Your Yard Before 1 PM CT
Do a quick sweep before the afternoon wind cranks up. Pull in lightweight patio pieces, put outdoor furniture covers on what stays out, and check your pop-up canopy tent with weights — or take it down entirely. Those 40 mph gusts are strong enough to send unsecured items airborne.
Best Time To Be Outside
Morning through early afternoon offers the best combination of sunshine and manageable wind. If you’re heading to Target Field tonight for the Minnesota Twins vs. Miami Marlins (May 12), plan for a breezy evening — near 74°F at first pitch but feeling noticeably cooler by the later innings as the northwest wind settles in. A Minnesota Twins jersey and a Minnesota Twins fitted cap will keep you comfortable and looking sharp. Still need seats? Find tickets on StubHub or Get tickets on SeatGeek.
Also tonight: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child runs at the Orpheum Theatre — a wind-free, family-friendly option that sidesteps the gusts entirely.
Grilling Tonight
Sunny skies and 74°F make this a near-perfect grilling evening once the wind settles after dark. Burgers, steaks, and grilled chicken with corn on the cob are all excellent calls. An instant-read meat thermometer ensures perfect doneness every time, and a grill brush and scraper set keeps the grates clean before you start. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
Wednesday, May 13 is the gem of the week: sunny, high near 73°F, and calm 5–10 mph winds. A great day for the trails, the golf course (see our best golf balls for high handicappers in 2026 guide before you tee off), or catching Bruno Mars at U.S. Bank Stadium that evening — one of the best nights all week to be outside. Grab a Bruno Mars t-shirt for the show and Get tickets on SeatGeek if you still need one.
Thursday, May 14 brings warmth (near 78°F) but a 26% chance of afternoon rain showers. The Twins vs. Marlins series wraps at Target Field and Minnesota United FC hosts the Colorado Rapids at Allianz Field the same evening — pack a light rain layer just in case. Stay current at Minneapolis weather forecast.
