Minneapolis, Minnesota – Hot, smoky air will blanket Minnesota starting Sunday, ushering in a stormy and potentially dangerous stretch of summer weather into midweek.
According to the National Weather Service, highs near 92°F Sunday across the Twin Cities will combine with lingering wildfire smoke to produce poor air quality. An Air Quality Alert remains in effect for all of Minnesota through 6 p.m. Monday, with unhealthy conditions especially dangerous for children, seniors, and people with respiratory issues.
Storms are the bigger threat early in the week. Thunderstorms begin late Monday night, with a strong potential for damaging winds and hail, particularly west of I-35. By Tuesday, the storm threat shifts east, bringing heavy rain and possible flash flooding along the I-94 corridor from St. Cloud through the metro and into western Wisconsin.
If you’re in Ramsey, Hennepin, or Dakota counties, prepare for heavy downpours Tuesday morning during rush hour. Wind gusts may exceed 30 mph. Outdoor plans should be rescheduled or closely monitored, and residents should secure loose objects, charge devices, and prepare for brief power outages.
Wednesday turns mostly sunny with highs near 78°F before rain chances return late Thursday. Another round of thunderstorms could develop Thursday night into Friday, with cooler temperatures returning by next weekend.
🔥 Five-Day Summer Forecast Preview (June 1–5):
- Sunday: High 87°F, smoky skies, poor air quality
- Monday: High 92°F, breezy, storms after midnight
- Tuesday: High 68°F, widespread storms, 90% rain chance
- Wednesday: High 78°F, sunny, calmer
- Thursday: High 75°F, showers possible late
