Minneapolis, MN – Minnesota faces a volatile stretch of spring weather beginning Thursday, with dangerous fire conditions and severe storms impacting travel, safety, and outdoor plans. Large hail and damaging winds are forecast across southern Minnesota, including the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro, through Thursday night.
According to the National Weather Service in Chanhassen, southeast winds will intensify Thursday, contributing to elevated fire weather conditions. Relative humidity may fall to 25 percent, fueling risk across central and southern counties. A severe weather outbreak is possible Thursday afternoon through Thursday night, bringing hail and isolated thunderstorms to areas along the I-94 and I-35 corridors.
Residents in counties such as Dakota, Washington, Scott, and Hennepin should remain alert. Outdoor burns are strongly discouraged. The NWS has advised that SKYWARN spotter activation may be necessary Thursday evening due to storm activity.
Friday brings lingering showers with high temperatures dipping to the low 50s. Winds will shift northwest, maintaining breezy and cooler conditions into the weekend. While Easter Sunday currently looks mild with highs in the upper 50s, additional showers may develop overnight into Monday.
Five-Day Minneapolis Weather Outlook:
- Thursday: Showers and storms after 1 p.m. High 67°F. Southeast winds 10–15 mph.
- Thursday Night: Showers and storms likely. Low 44°F. Wind shifts northwest after midnight.
- Friday: Chance of showers. High 53°F. Breezy from the northwest.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny. High 54°F.
- Easter Sunday: Showers possible after 1 p.m. High 58°F.
