Minneapolis, Minnesota – Thunderstorms will return to the Twin Cities by late Monday, July 21, as temperatures climb into the upper 80s under muggy skies.
According to the National Weather Service, a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms begins after 1 a.m. Tuesday, with higher chances (70%) by Tuesday night. Daytime highs in Minneapolis-St. Paul will reach near 87°F, making it one of the hottest starts to the week so far this July.
Residents should plan for possible delays during Tuesday morning and evening commutes, especially along I-35W, I-94, and Hwy 62. South winds up to 15 mph could also impact cyclists and those working outdoors. Keep devices charged and avoid flooded underpasses during heavy downpours.
Thunderstorm chances increase midweek with 40% rain Tuesday, peaking Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. New rainfall may total up to an inch. Temperatures remain in the upper 80s through Wednesday before dipping slightly into the low 80s late in the week.
While no severe weather is expected yet, isolated thunderstorms could bring lightning and brief downpours. Stay tuned for updates from NWS Twin Cities.
📅 Five-Day Weather Forecast for Minneapolis-St. Paul
- Monday, July 21: Mostly sunny, high near 80°F. Thunderstorm chance begins overnight.
- Tuesday, July 22: 30% chance of storms. High near 87°F. Stronger storms possible Tuesday night (70%).
- Wednesday, July 23: Thunderstorm chance (40%). High near 89°F. Rain likely overnight.
- Thursday, July 24: Mostly sunny, slight storm chance (20%). High near 85°F.
- Friday, July 25: Storms possible (20%). High near 87°F. Mostly dry Friday night.
🌤️ Looking Ahead to the Weekend (Saturday, July 26): Mostly sunny with highs near 89°F. A slight chance of afternoon storms returns, signaling more summer heat into next week.
