Minneapolis weather stays dry on Saturday, with temperatures forecast to reach 84 in the metro. That brief break gives way to a hotter stretch starting Monday, when heat index values are expected to run well into the triple digits through Thursday.
People in the Minneapolis metro get a quieter weekend before the change arrives. Sunday turns slightly warmer than Saturday, and shower and thunderstorm chances return as the day moves on. For readers planning outdoor time, the key shift is that the mild window is short.
Forecast First Alerts Monday
Forecast First Alerts are already in effect Monday through Thursday, and the warning period matches the hottest part of the forecast. Heat index values in the triple digits mean the air can feel much hotter than the thermometer reads, which matters for anyone spending time outside for long periods.
Minneapolis Weather turns triple-digit Monday through Thursday, according to the forecast. Monday evening storms will also be watched for possible development, and some of those storms have the potential to become severe.
Minneapolis Sunday storm chances
The weekend pattern is uneven: Saturday stays dry, then Sunday brings back shower and thunderstorm chances. Temperatures are also expected to be noticeably warmer than yesterday on Saturday, before the hotter air arrives early next week.
For people in the Minneapolis metro, that leaves one clear opening before the heat gets more intense. Saturday is the better day for outdoor plans, while Monday through Thursday carry both the highest heat stress and the added storm watch Monday evening.
