Minneapolis, Minnesota – Severe storms could roll across Minnesota and Wisconsin from late Thursday through Saturday, bringing damaging winds, large hail, and the risk of power outages as summer heat intensifies into the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service Twin Cities, storms will begin pushing in from the Dakotas Thursday evening, impacting areas from Moorhead to St. Cloud and eventually reaching the Twin Cities by early Friday. A Level 2 risk is in place for central Minnesota Thursday, escalating to a Level 3 risk in the northwest Friday. The greatest concerns are for wind gusts over 60 mph and large hail, especially late Friday into Friday night.
Cities including Alexandria, Willmar, and Mankato sit directly in the storm track, with Friday’s temperatures climbing into the low 90s before storms develop. Western Wisconsin, including Eau Claire and La Crosse, could also see scattered severe storms Saturday. Travel conditions may deteriorate rapidly during storm outbreaks, especially during the evening commute.
Residents should stay weather-aware, charge mobile devices, and avoid unnecessary travel during severe weather windows. Alerts may be upgraded as storm timing becomes clearer.
Five-Day Forecast for Minneapolis, MN:
- Thursday: Partly sunny, 83–88°F, chance of evening storms
- Friday: Hot and humid, 87–92°F, scattered storms late
- Saturday: Storms likely, 81–87°F, highest risk in WI
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, 80–86°F
- Monday: Mild and dry, upper 70s to low 80s
