Minneapolis-St. Paul Braces for Hazy Sunshine, Potential Storms, and Wildfire Smoke
The Minneapolis-St. Paul area can expect hazy sunshine today with highs in the upper 80s. Tonight, clouds will increase, bringing showers and thunderstorms after 11 p.m., with the highest probability between 2 a.m. and 7 a.m. Tuesday. These storms may…
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, August 3, 2026 —
The Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area is set for a day of hazy sunshine with temperatures expected to reach the upper 80s. Residents should anticipate increasingly cloudy conditions tonight as the weather system shifts.
Showers and thunderstorms are forecast to move in after 11 p.m. Monday. The highest likelihood for these storms is between 2 a.m. and 7 a.m. Tuesday. Forecasters indicate that these developing storm systems could bring a variety of severe weather, including gusty winds, hail, and periods of brief, heavy rainfall.
Adding to the atmospheric concerns, wildfire smoke originating from the western United States and Canada is projected to impact air quality in the region. This smoke is expected to affect conditions on both Tuesday and Wednesday, potentially leading to hazy skies and reduced air quality for an extended period.
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