Storms and rain delay Twin Cities Rainbow Run, KPMG Women’s PGA Championship Sunday
MN weather: Shower and storm chances Sunday morning
Scattered showers and storms are possible Sunday morning ahead of a humid and windy afternoon. Extreme heat arrives to start the week, with heat index values approaching 110 degrees on Monday. FOX 9 meteorologist Jared Piepenburg has the forecast.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Storms moving through the Twin Cities metro Sunday morning delayed the start of several events, including the Twin Cities Pride Rainbow Run and the final round of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Hazeltine National Golf Club.
Weather delays KPMG Women's PGA Championship
The backstory:
The LPGA announced Sunday morning that play at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska was delayed because of impending inclement weather.
In a post on X, the LPGA said starting times were delayed due to the weather until at least 9:30 a.m. on Sunday.
Hazeltine National Golf Club is hosting the 2026 KPMG Women's PGA Championship from June 25-28, marking the latest major championship to be held in Minnesota.
Rainbow Run delayed due to rain, lightning
Dig deeper:
Organizers told FOX 9 they have delayed the Rainbow Run 5K from its scheduled 9 a.m. start to 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning.
In an earlier Facebook post, Twin Cities Pride said the Pride Festival, Pride Parade and Rainbow Run would take place rain or shine.
"We've been closely monitoring the forecast, and we want everyone to know that the Twin Cities Pride Festival, Parade, and Rainbow Run 5K will take place rain or shine," organizers wrote.
The organization said safety remains its top priority, and they will continue to monitor conditions.
Sunday's forecast in Minnesota
The forecast:
Sunday starts with scattered showers and thunderstorms moving across parts of Minnesota, with the strongest activity expected near the Iowa border during the morning. The rest of the day features a mix of clouds and sunshine, though another round of spotty showers can't be ruled out during the afternoon.
Humidity climbs throughout the day, making it feel much more muggy by afternoon. Southwest winds at 15 to 20 mph, with gusts over 30 mph, will make for a breezy finish to the weekend. Temperatures climb into the 80s, with the Twin Cities metro area topping out at around 82 degrees.
Showers will be done by early Sunday night, but warm and humid conditions linger as overnight lows only fall into the 70s.
The Source: This story uses information from the LPGA social media and organizers from the Twin Cities pride event.