Minneapolis–St. Paul is in for a hot, mostly sunny Tuesday with a high near 90°F — early fog clears by 7 AM CT, then heat takes over fast, so get your outdoor chores done before noon and keep the water bottle filled.
Today’s Setup
Patchy fog lingers through sunrise across eastern Twin Cities neighborhoods, with the National Weather Service flagging localized visibility near a half mile in spots — especially near the river corridors and into western Wisconsin. It burns off by 7 AM CT, leaving mostly sunny skies as temperatures climb from the 70s into the upper 80s and near 90°F by afternoon. Dewpoints in the mid-to-upper 60s push heat index values toward the mid-to-upper 90s across much of south-central and southwestern Minnesota. ESE winds of 0 to 10 mph offer little cooling. Morning walkers at Minnehaha Falls Park and early golfers at Hiawatha Golf Course will have the best of the day before the heat peaks.
Best Window To Be Outside
Before 11 AM CT is your sweet spot. After that, heat and humidity make outdoor work genuinely unpleasant. If you’re heading to one of the lakes, today is a great day to use a 2-person Intex float with built-in cooler — just $24 and perfect for floating in calm water. Pack quick dry swim trunks or a women’s swimsuit and get out early. For four-legged friends, a dog splash pad in the backyard is a simple win on a day like this. Carry an insulated tumbler 30oz filled with ice water through the afternoon hours.
Heat Risk
No official heat advisory is in effect, but the National Weather Service urges caution — heat index values are expected to reach the mid-to-upper 90s. Drink plenty of water, seek shade during peak afternoon hours (noon–4 PM CT), and take frequent breaks if you’re working outside. Don’t push it today.
Storm Threat: Tonight Through Wednesday
Enjoy today’s sunshine — because tonight and Wednesday bring a significant weather shift. A chance of showers and thunderstorms arrives after 1 AM CT Wednesday, with the most active period likely between 2–4 AM CT. Wednesday keeps the threat elevated at a 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms, and the National Weather Service warns that large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are possible. Wind gusts could reach 30 mph. The Weather Prediction Center has flagged the northern Plains — including the Twin Cities area — in a slight risk for excessive rainfall, with rainfall rates potentially exceeding 2 inches per hour in intense cells. Have a shelter plan ready by Wednesday morning and keep the radar app handy.
Events: Lynx Tonight, Twins and Live Music This Week
Tonight’s Minnesota Lynx vs. Dallas Wings game at Target Center is a perfect air-conditioned escape from the heat — Find tickets on StubHub and pick up Official team gear on Fanatics before tip-off. Looking ahead to June 12, the Minnesota Twins host the St. Louis Cardinals at Target Field — an outdoor ballpark, so watch Wednesday’s storm clearing before you commit. On June 13, Trey Anastasio takes the stage at the Orpheum Theatre; a Trey Anastasio t-shirt is the move for that show. The Wallflowers also hit First Avenue that same night — great indoor options if the weather stays unsettled into the weekend.
Too Hot To Cook
Skip the oven tonight — go cold. A chilled Thai noodle salad, build-your-own wrap bar, or smoothie bowls are exactly right for a 90°F evening. A high-powered blender makes smoothie bowls fast and fresh. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
Wednesday stays hot (near 91°F, heat index to 95°F) with a serious storm threat — large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are possible per the National Weather Service. Storm chances ease into Thursday. By Friday and into the weekend, the National Weather Service forecasts much cooler temperatures and a welcome drop in thunderstorm activity. Hang tight — a more comfortable weekend could be just around the corner.
