Minneapolis, MN – Wildfire smoke continues to cloud the Twin Cities skyline through Tuesday, keeping air quality concerns front and center as temperatures climb near 90 by midweek. Residents across Minneapolis and surrounding metro areas should prepare for hazy skies, reduced visibility, and limited outdoor air quality, especially Monday night and early Tuesday.
According to the National Weather Service, areas of smoke will linger through Tuesday morning before a stretch of warm, mostly sunny weather returns. However, relief is short-lived—thunderstorm chances increase by Wednesday night, bringing scattered showers and a slight risk of gusty winds. Tuesday’s highs reach 83°F with smoke in the air, followed by a surge to near 90°F on Wednesday under mostly sunny skies.
South winds continue to push smoke into the region, impacting sensitive groups and outdoor activities. Residents are urged to minimize time outside, keep windows closed, and use air purifiers if possible. Overnight lows hover in the 60s and low 70s, providing little break from the muggy conditions. The chance of showers and thunderstorms returns late Wednesday into Thursday, and another round is possible Friday into the weekend.
Air quality alerts remain possible, especially if winds shift or fires intensify to the north and west. Stay tuned for further updates, as more weather advisories could be issued midweek if storms become severe.
Five Day Forecast for Minneapolis, MN:
- Monday: Partly sunny, smoky overnight. High 79°F, low 64°F.
- Tuesday: Areas of smoke early, mostly sunny and warm. High 83°F, low 68°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, turning hot. Showers and storms possible at night. High 90°F, low 70°F.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, isolated storms. High 90°F, low 74°F.
- Friday: Showers and storms likely, turning cooler. High near 82°F.
