Minneapolis-St. Paul Braces for Weekend Warm-Up After Thursday Night Rain
The Minneapolis-St. Paul area is expecting a return of rain chances from Thursday night into Friday, with thunderstorms developing late Thursday and scattered showers continuing into Friday morning. Friday will also see a noticeable drop in temperature, with highs in…
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, July 29, 2026 —
Residents of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area can anticipate a shift in weather patterns as rain and thunderstorms are expected to arrive late Thursday night and persist into Friday morning. This period of precipitation follows a stretch of hot and humid conditions.
The forecast indicates that thunderstorms are likely to develop late Thursday. These showers are then expected to transition into scattered rain that will continue through Friday morning. This change in weather marks a departure from the recent warm and muggy atmosphere.
Accompanying the rain on Friday will be a significant drop in temperatures. Highs on Friday are predicted to reach the upper 70s. This cooling trend offers a noticeable contrast to the preceding days, which were characterized by hotter weather.
Looking ahead to the weekend, the forecast suggests a return to more pleasant and stable conditions. Both Saturday and Sunday are expected to feature sunny skies. The temperatures are anticipated to moderate, with highs reaching into the mid-80s, providing a comfortable environment for outdoor activities.
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