Todays weather in Minneapolis - Wednesday - 13 May 2026

(00:00:00) Todays weather in Minneapolis - Wednesday - 13 May 2026 (00:00:39) Red Flag Warning Active (00:01:17) What to Wear Today (00:01:49) Thursday's Warm Window (00:02:22) Sunday-Monday Severe Storm Threat (00:03:01) Week's Weather Tradeoffs Minneapolis is in its best weather window of the week right now. A sunny 74-degree afternoon with manageable northwest breezes makes today ideal for outdoor dining, yard work, or anything that's been waiting on better conditions. Morning started crisp, but temperatures climb comfortably by midday — light layers are the right call for the commute.There's an important caveat beyond the city limits. A Red Flag Warning is active across western and southern Minnesota today. Gusty, dry conditions have elevated fire danger across that region, and burn restrictions are currently in effect. The wind advisory eases through the evening, but the fire weather concern for the broader region is real.Thursday is the other reliable day this week. Upper 70s are confirmed, with only isolated late-day rain chances that remain uncertain in timing and coverage. Get outdoor tasks wrapped up by mid-afternoon Thursday to stay ahead of any development.The bigger story is the weekend. Back-to-back severe thunderstorm days are now likely Sunday and Monday — this threat has solidified from an emerging concern into a confirmed event for Minnesota. Exact timing and intensity are still being refined, but the direction is clear. Now is the time to secure patio furniture, outdoor gear, and anything that moves in high winds. Don't wait until Saturday.Today and Thursday are your setup window. Use them. This episode covers current conditions, commute impacts, the active Red Flag Warning, Thursday's warm window, and the Sunday–Monday severe storm threat for the Minneapolis metro area.This episode includes AI-generated content.