Minneapolis, Minnesota – Storm chances will return to the Minneapolis area early Tuesday morning, just as commuters hit the roads along I-35W and Highway 62. While only a slight chance of thunderstorms exists, drivers should stay alert for slick pavement between 3 a.m. and 7 a.m., especially in low-lying areas prone to ponding.
According to the National Weather Service in Chanhassen, isolated showers and storms could develop before sunrise Tuesday, with skies turning mostly sunny by late morning. Highs will climb to 84°F, and conditions will remain calm with light winds from the south. Tuesday night will be mostly clear and quiet with lows near 64°F.
By Wednesday, expect another dry, warm day with a high around 83°F under mostly sunny skies. Winds remain light and variable. A more unsettled pattern returns Thursday into Friday, when a 50% chance of storms moves in Thursday afternoon and lingers through the day Friday. Some storms may produce lightning and brief downpours.
Looking ahead to the weekend, Saturday (78°F) brings another round of afternoon storms (30% chance), though Sunday clears out for a sunny and seasonable finish (84°F) to the weekend. Residents planning outdoor events should monitor updates as the timing and intensity of these storms could shift.
5-Day Forecast for Minneapolis (July 8–13):
- Tuesday: Slight chance of storms early, then sunny. High 84°F
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, calm. High 83°F
- Thursday: Storms likely after 1 p.m. High 86°F
- Friday: Storms continue; breezy. High 83°F
- Saturday: 30% chance of storms, cooler. High 78°F
- Sunday: Sunny, dry, and warmer. High 84°F
