Updraft® - Minnesota Weather News

Memorial Day rain winding down; much milder the rest of the week

A huge area of widespread rain has been racing northeastward across mainly the southern half of Minnesota this Memorial Day and will depart the state this evening.

May 27 - radar
Weather radar at approximately 5 p.m. on Monday. Twin Cities National Weather Service

Rainfall amounts are just beginning to come in. Most of the reports I have seen so far have been in the 1.5 to 2.5-inch range. New Ulm measured 2.5 inches. Parts of southwestern Minnesota around Windom, Jackson and Fairmont got 2 to 3 inches. Some areas near Rochester seem to have picked up at least 3 inches.

The Twin Cities officially measured about 1.8 inches of rain by 5 p.m. on Monday with light rain still falling. That makes it by far the rainiest Memorial Day since the holiday was switched to Mondays in 1971.

The National Weather Service cancelled the Flood Watch that had been in effect for east central and southern Minnesota as well as parts of west central Wisconsin.

Frost? Really?

Yes, frost is likely up north Monday night. The National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory for north central and northeastern Minnesota for Monday night. Low temperatures in the 30s will lead to widespread frost by early Tuesday morning.

May 27 - frost adv
Frost advisory Monday night. Duluth National Weather Service

Much milder Tuesday and Wednesday

Look for milder temperatures Tuesday and Wednesday with highs generally mid 60s to mid 70s.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely across southern parts of the state from Tuesday night well into Wednesday. A marginal risk of severe weather has been posted along the southern edge of Minnesota for Tuesday night. The worst of the severe weather is likely to be in that orange area of enhanced risk fro Oklahoma to southern Iowa.

May 27 - Tu svr outlook
Severe weather risk for Tuesday and Tuesday night. NOAA Storm Prediction Center

Warm-up will continue Thursday and Friday

Yes, the end of the month will finally feel like the end of May should feel. Look for a lot of highs in the 70s and maybe even touching 80 here and there, especially on Friday.

May 27 - maxx temps fri
Forecast high temperatures for Friday. NOAA Weather Prediction Center

End-of-the-week storms?

We could indeed see some storms Friday night and Saturday. More details as the week progresses.

Dear reader,

Your voice matters. And we want to hear it.

Will you help shape the future of Minnesota Public Radio by taking our short Listener Survey?

It only takes a few minutes, and your input helps us serve you better—whether it’s news, culture, or the conversations that matter most to Minnesotans.

Volume Button
Volume
Now Listening To Livestream
MPR News logo
On Air
Snap Judgment with Glynn Washington