Minneapolis-St. Paul Braces for Heavy Weekend Rain Followed by Heat
Minneapolis-St. Paul residents should prepare for heavy rain early Saturday morning, with clearing expected by noon. The weekend will then turn hot and humid, with temperatures in the upper 80s on Sunday and continuing heat into early next week, along…
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, August 28, 2026 — Residents in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area are advised to prepare for significant rainfall commencing early Saturday morning. The precipitation is expected to be heavy, though it is forecast to clear by midday.
Following the weekend rain, a notable shift in weather patterns is anticipated, bringing a period of hot and humid conditions. Temperatures are projected to climb into the upper 80s Fahrenheit on Sunday.
The heat is expected to persist into the early part of the upcoming week. Alongside the rising temperatures and humidity, there is also a possibility of localized pop-up storms developing during this period.
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