Minneapolis-St. Paul Braces for Muggy Thursday, Followed by Scattered Thunderstorms and Potential Flooding
Minneapolis-St. Paul can expect hazy sunshine and muggy conditions on Thursday with highs near 90 degrees. Scattered thunderstorms are forecast to begin after 10 p.m. Thursday and continue through 2 p.m. Friday, bringing heavy downpours, patchy fog, and potentially impacting…
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, July 30, 2026 —
The Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area is anticipating a muggy Thursday with hazy sunshine and temperatures expected to reach near 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents should prepare for uncomfortable conditions as the day progresses.
The weather pattern is set to shift significantly overnight Thursday. Scattered thunderstorms are forecast to develop after 10 p.m. Thursday and are expected to persist through 2 p.m. Friday. These storms could bring substantial rainfall, with predictions of heavy downpours and patchy fog.
The arrival of these storms has the potential to disrupt the Friday morning commute for many residents. Travelers are advised to stay informed about local weather conditions and potential road impacts.
Rainfall amounts are anticipated to be variable across the region. Certain areas, particularly to the southwest of the Twin Cities, may experience significant precipitation. Some locations along a line stretching from Montevideo to Albert Lea and Austin could receive 2-4 inches or more of rain. This concentrated rainfall raises concerns about the possibility of localized flooding in these areas.
Officials are monitoring the developing weather situation, especially regarding the potential for flooding in the hardest-hit southwestern regions. Further updates on weather conditions and any related advisories will be provided as the situation evolves.
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