Saint Paul, Minnesota – A fresh wave of thunderstorms is likely to roll into central Minnesota by Sunday afternoon, threatening to disrupt travel across Saint Paul and surrounding areas. Drivers along I-94 and I-35E should be prepared for reduced visibility, ponding on roadways, and the potential for localized flash flooding.
According to the National Weather Service in Chanhassen, showers and thunderstorms are expected after 4 p.m. Sunday. Some of the storms could bring heavy downpours, with rainfall totals reaching a half-inch or more in some areas. Winds will shift from the southwest to the northwest by evening, signaling a cooling trend to start the week.
Sunday’s high will hit near 83°F under partly cloudy skies, but the calm will give way to active weather later in the day. Monday brings only a slight (20%) chance of afternoon storms, with highs near 82°F and mostly sunny conditions—ideal for outdoor plans if conditions hold.
What to Expect This Week:
- Monday Night: A higher 40% chance of thunderstorms returns, with muggy overnight lows around 66°F.
- Tuesday: Scattered storms continue, especially after 7 a.m., with highs around 86°F.
- Wednesday: Lower storm chances (30%) and highs in the mid-80s, offering a temporary summer reprieve.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, drier, and warm with highs near 84°F—one of the better days for outdoor activity.
Stay tuned for updated alerts as more storms could develop by midweek.
🌤️ Five-Day Forecast for Saint Paul, MN
- Sunday (July 6): High 83°F, PM thunderstorms (after 4 p.m.), SW wind 10 mph becoming NW
- Monday: High 82°F, mostly sunny, 20% chance of storms after 1 p.m.
- Tuesday: High 86°F, 50% chance of storms after 7 a.m., light winds
- Wednesday: High 85°F, 30% storm chance, partly cloudy
- Thursday: High 84°F, mostly sunny, slight breeze
