Minneapolis, MN – A wet and stormy start to the work week is in store for the Twin Cities. Showers and thunderstorms are likely after 7 a.m. Monday, creating the potential for slick conditions during the morning commute. The activity will bring an abrupt end to the calm weekend weather.
According to the National Weather Service, the chance of precipitation climbs to 70% on Monday. Initial rainfall could total between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. However, higher amounts are possible within any strong thunderstorms that develop. Residents should also be aware of patchy fog before 1 p.m., which could reduce visibility on area roadways.
The storm threat intensifies Monday night. Another round of thunderstorms is likely, which could add another quarter to a half-inch of rain to the region. Drivers on major highways like I-94 and I-35W should watch for water ponding on the roads. This unsettled pattern is expected to disrupt travel and outdoor work across Hennepin and Ramsey counties.
Looking ahead, a brief and cooler break arrives Tuesday with a high of 78°F under mostly cloudy skies. The reprieve is short-lived, as storm chances return Wednesday afternoon. For those planning Juneteenth celebrations, Thursday will be warm with a high near 83°F, but a lingering chance of afternoon showers means having an indoor backup plan is advisable.
Here is the five-day outlook for the Minneapolis area:
- Monday: Thunderstorms likely, with a high near 86°F.
- Tuesday: A slight 20% chance of showers, with a high near 78°F.
- Wednesday: A chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 80°F.
- Thursday (Juneteenth): Partly sunny with a chance of afternoon showers, with a high near 83°F.
- Friday: A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 87°F
