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Minneapolis, MN Weather Alert: Storms Oct. 28, Rain Nov. 1
Minneapolis, MN – Residents across the Twin Cities and southern Minnesota should prepare for several rounds of rain this week, including possible thunderstorms Wednesday, Oct. 28, followed by addition
By Owen Prescott · 2026-10-27T10:51:58.836Z
Minneapolis, MN – Residents across the Twin Cities and southern Minnesota should prepare for several rounds of rain this week, including possible thunderstorms Wednesday, Oct. 28, followed by additional showers Friday night and another unsettled period Sunday, Nov. 1.
According to the National Weather Service in the Twin Cities, rainfall will gradually end from southwest to northeast Tuesday, Oct. 27, before another weather system brings widespread rain chances Wednesday afternoon and evening.
Temperatures will remain relatively mild, with some southern Minnesota communities potentially reaching the lower 70s Wednesday.
Tuesday Rain Ends, Wednesday Storms Develop
Tuesday will bring lingering morning showers before conditions gradually improve.
Afternoon highs are expected between 50 and 60 degrees, with overnight lows ranging from 40 to 50 degrees.
Wednesday, Oct. 28, will be the warmest day of the week, with highs generally between 60 and 70 degrees.
Showers and possible thunderstorms are expected to develop during the afternoon and evening.
Rain probabilities in the Twin Cities increase to approximately 80% to 85% Wednesday evening, while communities including Eau Claire, Red Wing and Rice Lake could see chances approaching 95% to 100% overnight.
Thursday Brings a Brief Break
Thursday, Oct. 29, should offer improving conditions as cloud cover decreases.
Afternoon temperatures will range from 55 to 65 degrees, with overnight lows falling between 35 and 45 degrees.
Rain Returns Before and After Halloween
Friday, Oct. 30, will begin with increasing clouds before another round of rain becomes likely during the evening and nighttime hours.
Highs will range from 55 to 65 degrees.
With Halloween falling Saturday, Oct. 31, families planning outdoor activities should monitor updated forecasts, particularly after Friday night's rainfall.
The National Weather Service also expects additional rain chances Sunday, Nov. 1, into Monday, Nov. 2.
Specific Halloween Day rainfall probabilities were not provided in the supplied outlook.
Residents can follow updated forecasts at weather.gov/mpx .