Minneapolis, MN – Dangerous heat and powerful thunderstorms are set to collide across the Twin Cities today, bringing a double threat of illness and evening storm damage. Temperatures will soar into the low 90s, but humidity will push heat indices as high as 103°F by late afternoon, making outdoor conditions extremely risky for residents and workers.
According to the National Weather Service, a Heat Advisory is in effect for Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, and surrounding counties from noon to 9 p.m. Friday, with the highest danger for those without air conditioning or anyone exerting outdoors. Frequent breaks, hydration, and checking on vulnerable neighbors are strongly advised. This evening, a line of severe thunderstorms is likely to develop with a passing cold front—damaging winds, large hail, and sudden downpours are possible, especially between 8 p.m. and 4 a.m. Gusty winds could knock down branches and power lines across Minneapolis, St. Paul, and suburbs along I-94 and Highway 169.
Lingering thunderstorms may continue into early Saturday for southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin, with minor flooding and scattered power outages possible. Plan to delay evening travel, have flashlights ready, and stay weather-aware as alerts could be upgraded.
Threats from both heat and storms will ease by Saturday afternoon, but the National Weather Service may issue more warnings if the pattern shifts. Stay tuned for updates as conditions change.
Five Day Minneapolis, MN Forecast:
- Friday: Dangerous heat and severe storms late. High 92°F, low 75°F
- Saturday: Chance of morning storms, then clearing. High 86°F, low 67°F
- Sunday: Warm, mostly sunny, slight evening shower risk. High 86°F, low 65°F
- Monday: Sunny and mild. High 86°F, low 67°F
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, pleasant. High 87°F, low 68°F
