Todays weather in Minneapolis - Monday - 18 May 2026

(00:00:00) Todays weather in Minneapolis - Monday - 18 May 2026 (00:00:41) What to Wear Today (00:01:20) Commute Conditions Minneapolis (00:01:40) Northern Minnesota Fire Danger (00:02:07) Today's Closing Forecast Wildfires are burning in northern Minnesota today, and a Red Flag Warning covers fifteen counties — that's the regional backdrop for your Tuesday even if you're staying in Minneapolis. Dry vegetation, elevated winds, and low humidity are creating dangerous fire-spread conditions up north. If you have travel or family in those areas, check local advisories before heading out.In Minneapolis, the day is unsettled rather than severe. Expect mainly cloudy skies and a high of sixty-seven degrees, but east winds running ten to twenty miles per hour will make it feel cooler than that number suggests. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible at any point — morning or afternoon — with no clear timing window, so plan for it without counting on it.For what to wear: a light jacket is the right call this morning, something easy to shed if the afternoon edges warmer. Skip the open umbrella and stash a compact one in your bag instead. The storm risk is scattered, not widespread — it might miss you entirely, or it might catch you two blocks from your car.Commute conditions are manageable in dry stretches, but a passing cell can slick up roads quickly. Give yourself a buffer, especially on east-side routes where the wind will be most noticeable. Both morning and evening drives carry some shower risk.Light jacket, compact umbrella, and keep an eye on northern Minnesota. Go have a decent Tuesday.This episode includes AI-generated content.