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Todays weather in Minneapolis - Thursday - 14 May 2026
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Damaging winds and tornado potential threaten Minneapolis across back-to-back days this weekend — here's what to expect and how to prepare. Get ranked threats, storm prep priorities, and commute impact for Sunday and Monday.
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Tornado-capable storms are heading for Minneapolis, and this isn't a single-day event. Sunday and Monday both carry serious severe weather risk, with damaging winds as the lead threat and tornado potential sitting right behind it.
Here's the broader picture. This isn't just a Minneapolis problem.
Damaging winds are the primary hazard. That means downed trees, power outages, and road hazards are the most likely outcomes across a broad area.
For the weekend, the practical priorities are straightforward. Know where you'll shelter indoors if a tornado warning is issued.
For commuting and travel, wind damage to roads and potential power outages affecting traffic signals are the main friction points. If you're driving Sunday or Monday, allow extra time and avoid routes that run through heavily wooded areas during or immediately after storms.
The key uncertainties going forward are timing and intensity. Forecasters are still narrowing down when Sunday and Monday's most dangerous periods hit.
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