Minneapolis is set to witness a variety of weather conditions this week, with showers and thunderstorms topping the charts. According to a forecast from the National Weather Service, today residents should expect scattered thunderstorms before 1 pm, followed by a chance of more showers and thunderstorms after 2 pm. The high is anticipated to be near 70 degrees with southeast winds turning south-southwest in the afternoon.

Stay alert tonight, as there's a slight chance of returning storms before 10 pm, then a brief period where only showers are likely between 10 pm and 11 pm. The sky should mostly clear up, but the temperature will dip to around 51 degrees. Winds are expected to calm down, blowing southwest at 5 to 10 mph with a 20 percent chance of precipitation.

Weather conditions for the rest of the week include a 30 percent chance of afternoon thunderstorms on Wednesday with sunnier skies and highs around 70 degrees. The wind will shift throughout the day, starting east-southeast and switching to northeast in the morning. Similarly, Thursday brings a 10 percent chance of early morning thunderstorms. However, it's set to predominantly be mostly sunny with a high near 64 degrees and a brisk north wind.

The end of the week won't be free from turbulent weather either, as the Hazardous Weather Outlook issued by the National Weather Service warns. Friday could easily experience a 40 percent jump in storm chances after 1 pm. The weekend's forecast suggests a continual dance with a 20 percent chance of showers, primarily in the afternoons, but temperatures could reach a pleasant high near 72 degrees on Sunday.

The National Weather Service cautions that some of the strongest storms today "could contain large hail and damaging winds." Residents should be prepared and remain vigilant, especially since SKYWARN spotter activation may be needed. While the threat of severe storms seems to diminish slightly after today, the presence of consistent showers and thunderstorms throughout the week suggests an umbrellareadiness and an eye toward the sky remain prudent measures for those in Minneapolis.