Minneapolis, MN – Scattered thunderstorms and sweltering heat are expected to impact central and southern Minnesota through Friday, as the region braces for a combination of 90-degree heat indices and a renewed risk of severe weather.
According to the National Weather Service in Chanhassen, isolated storms may develop this afternoon, with a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for damaging wind gusts and hail across the Twin Cities metro and surrounding counties. The risk intensifies Thursday and Friday, as another round of stronger storms targets the Upper Midwest. Temperatures could feel as hot as the mid-90s, especially in areas like Minneapolis, St. Cloud, and Mankato.
A Flood Warning also remains in effect along the Crow River at Rockford, where water levels exceeded 10.2 feet Tuesday evening. The river is forecast to crest at 10.4 feet by Friday night, causing minor flooding in low-lying areas and some road closures near Carver, Renville, and Yellow Medicine counties.
Residents are urged to stay alert for flash flooding, avoid walking near riverbanks, and limit outdoor activity during peak heat hours. No SKYWARN spotter activation is expected at this time.
Additional warnings may be issued as storm activity ramps up heading into the weekend.
☀️ Five-Day Outlook for Minneapolis, MN:
- Wednesday: High 88°F, slight chance of PM storms
- Thursday: High 88°F, PM storms possible
- Friday (Independence Day): High 90°F, storms likely by evening
- Saturday: High 84°F, thunderstorms likely
- Sunday: High 79°F, mostly sunny, chance of late storms
