Todays weather in Minneapolis - Sunday - 17 May 2026

(00:00:00) Todays weather in Minneapolis - Sunday - 17 May 2026 (00:00:37) Saturday Is the Good Day (00:00:58) Sunday Storm Details (00:01:41) Hail and Storm Uncertainty (00:02:13) Your Weekend Plan Sunday is bringing one of the more significant storm systems of the season to the Twin Cities, and how you use Saturday could make all the difference. This episode breaks down your full Minneapolis weekend forecast so you know exactly what to expect and how to prepare.Today (Friday) is manageable — morning showers clear through the afternoon, east winds at 10 to 20 mph, and a high near 67. The 40% rain chance is front-loaded, so if your commute is behind you, you're likely in the clear. Light layers are all you need.Saturday is the standout day. Sunshine, low 80s, and lighter winds make it the last clean window before things get complicated. Get outside, plan the cookout, move the car to a covered spot — Saturday is yours to use wisely.Sunday is where this weekend gets serious. Storms arrive around 9 a.m., bringing heavy rain, wind gusts up to 45 mph, and a real hail risk. Temperatures climb into the low 80s before dropping sharply to the high 60s as the system moves through — a 15-degree swing in just a few hours. Road conditions will be tough; plan extra commute time and avoid non-essential driving while storms are active.There's also an isolated tornado risk for the broader Upper Midwest Sunday. The specific Minneapolis threat level isn't locked in yet — keep checking your forecast updates as the day approaches.Today is fine, Saturday is yours, Sunday demands respect. This is your Minneapolis weather briefing.This episode includes AI-generated content.