Rain is expected to reach Minnesota in the late morning on April 17, 2026, and continue into the afternoon, with stronger storms possible in far southeastern Minnesota.
At 6:30 a.m. on April 17, 2026, the weather report for Minnesota pointed to a wet day building later in the morning, with the strongest concern focused on the far southeast corner of the state where wind, hail and tornadoes are possible.
That timing matters because it gives commuters and anyone planning to be outside a clear shift to watch for later in the day rather than during the early morning hours. The report does not give totals, city-by-city details or impact estimates, only the forecast window and the severe-weather risk.
The contrast is straightforward: most of Minnesota is set for rain, but far southeastern Minnesota could see a more dangerous round of storms. For people tracking weather Minneapolis and the rest of the state, the key point is that the late-morning rain is only the first change, and the more serious threat remains isolated to the southeast.
The forecast leaves one thing clear. April 17 is not expected to stay dry, and the part of the state most likely to face the harshest conditions is the far southeast, where wind, hail and tornadoes cannot be ruled out.