Minneapolis, Minnesota – Hazy skies and unhealthy air will blanket Minneapolis on Sunday as wildfire smoke pushes south from Canada, capping off a hot weekend.
According to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, an Air Quality Alert remains in effect through Monday morning across the Twin Cities region and surrounding areas. Smoke will linger through midday Sunday before skies gradually clear, but health risks remain elevated, especially for sensitive groups. Drivers along Interstate 94 and outdoor workers are advised to limit exposure and avoid strenuous activity.
Highs will climb to 88°F Sunday in Minneapolis under a smoky morning sky. Conditions turn sunny in the afternoon, but the heat continues to build. Monday tops out at 90°F under mostly clear skies. Light winds won’t offer much relief, keeping smoky particles closer to ground level early in the day.
Thunderstorm chances return Tuesday afternoon as a new system rolls into southern Minnesota. Showers and storms are likely Tuesday night into Wednesday, with some storms possibly strong. Cooler air follows by midweek, with highs dipping into the 70s by Wednesday and Thursday.
Residents should monitor air quality updates, limit outdoor activity on Sunday morning, and prep for potential storms by midweek.
🗓 Five-Day Forecast for Minneapolis (July 13–17):
- Sunday: Areas of smoke before 11 a.m., then sunny. High near 88°F. Southwest wind 5–15 mph.
- Monday: Sunny and hot. High near 90°F. West wind becoming east around 5 mph.
- Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after 1 p.m. High near 88°F. Chance of precipitation 60%.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny with a 50% chance of showers and storms. High near 79°F.
- Thursday: Partly sunny with isolated showers. High near 72°F. Cooler air lingers through the end of the week.
