If you are planning a backyard barbecue or a fishing trip for Dad today, the weather in Minneapolis is largely on your side. We are finally seeing a welcome break in the clouds that pushes temperatures up comfortably into the mid to upper 70s. While most of the Twin Cities metro area will remain dry throughout the day, keep an eye on the sky if you are venturing further south. A few isolated systems might bubble up later in the afternoon, but they should not ruin most outdoor plans. It is shaping up to be a decent day to get outside and enjoy the fresh air before things take a drastic turn heading into the new work week.
As we move into Monday, the atmosphere becomes much more unstable and brings a renewed threat of severe weather conditions. The morning commute might see the first wave of showers and rumbles of thunder, but the real concern arrives later in the day. Meteorologists are tracking a system that could unleash large hail up to the size of golf balls, damaging wind gusts, and even isolated tornadoes. The severity of these evening storms heavily depends on how much cloud cover lingers during the morning hours. If the sun breaks through early, it adds fuel to the fire, increasing the likelihood of dangerous weather developing by dinner time.
Looking beyond the immediate storm threat, the humidity and heat are really starting to build across Minnesota. High temperatures are trending upward and will sit firmly in the 80s for the majority of the upcoming week. This extra heat often acts as energy for weather systems, meaning we remain in an unsettled pattern with several more chances for rain and storms midweek. You can check the full update here to track specific timing. By the end of the week, the pattern attempts to break, offering drier conditions and a return to consistent sunshine just in time for you to start planning your next weekend adventure.
