Twin Cities Soaked Overnight, Now Bracing For Another Round Of Severe Weather

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Following Sunday night's chaotic storms, which dropped 1.55 inches of rain on the Twin Cities, a rare mix of oppressive heat and dangerous evening weather is targeting the metro again Monday.

The NWS Storm Prediction Center is warning of "numerous severe thunderstorms capable of widespread damaging winds" across the northern Plains, including southwest Minnesota.

"Several gusts are expected to exceed 75 mph," the SPC said in a Public Severe Weather Outlook issued Monday morning. The agency also warned of "a couple of tornadoes" and "isolated large hail" as possible threats.

Locally, the NWS-Twin Cities said "all severe hazards are possible, with the greatest threat being damaging winds." A Hazardous Weather Outlook is in effect for central and southern Minnesota, including the entire Twin Cities metro.

Forecasters expect thunderstorms to develop in western Minnesota Monday afternoon and sweep east across the state between 5 p.m. and 2 a.m. "Damaging wind gusts" are the primary concern, the NWS said, though a few tornadoes and large hail may also occur.

The NWS also warns that the flash flooding risk is elevated, particularly in areas already saturated from storms Sunday night. Rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are possible in places that experience training thunderstorms, according to the Weather Prediction Center.

Meanwhile, a Heat Advisory remains in effect through 8 p.m. for southern Minnesota and the Twin Cities. The NWS forecast calls for heat index values between 100 and 105 degrees, driven by highs near 90 and dew points in the upper 70s.

NWS Forecast for the Twin Cities

• Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Heat index up to 96. Winds shift from west to southeast.
• Monday Night: Thunderstorms likely, some severe. Low near 69. Damaging wind gusts and heavy rainfall possible. Chance of rain: 80%.
• Tuesday: A few morning showers, then partly sunny with a high near 82. Calmer and drier conditions expected.
• Midweek: Mostly sunny with highs in the upper 70s and overnight lows in the upper 50s.

Residents are urged to stay hydrated, secure outdoor items, and closely monitor forecasts into the evening hours. The National Weather Service says SKYWARN spotter activation is likely later today, and emergency alerts may be issued for fast-moving storms.

"Some of the most dangerous storms may arrive after dark," forecasters caution.