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Molly says we dry out in the metro today before more storms return for Independence Day.
By Molly Rosenblatt at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 3, 2026
· 1 min read
I’m expecting periods of sunshine as we clear out the rain for your Friday afternoon with highs in the mid 80’s. Clouds will dominate for your 4th of July with a couple rounds of showers and thunderstorms. High’s will run around normal in the low 80’s. At this point it’s looking like the rain ...
Key takeaway Clouds will dominate for your 4th of July with a couple rounds of showers and thunderstorms.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
Minneapolis residents can look forward to a brief respite from the rain today, with sunshine and highs in the mid 80s expected this afternoon. However, this dry spell will be short-lived, as more storms are forecasted to return by Independence Day. The timing of these storms could impact outdoor celebrations and events planned for the 4th of July, with clouds and showers dominating the sky. Fortunately, it appears that the rain and storms will clear out by the evening, allowing for fireworks displays to go ahead as scheduled. This is a welcome relief for Minneapolis communities that have been planning patriotic events and festivities. As the city prepares for the holiday, residents will be keeping a close eye on the weather forecast , hoping that the storms will indeed pass through in time for the evening's celebrations.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 3, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
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What is this story about? I’m expecting periods of sunshine as we clear out the rain for your Friday afternoon with highs in the mid 80’s. Clouds will dominate for your 4th of July with a couple rounds of showers and thunderstorms. High’s will run around normal in the low 80’s. At this point it’s looking like the rain ...
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