The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a forecast that is a pretty mixed bag for Ohioans over the next few days, with winds picking up, the potential need for a wind advisory, and a decent chance for rain showers in parts of the region, especially in the snowbelt areas (NWS Cleveland). Residents can expect "dry weather through late this morning," followed by a low-pressure front moving across the northern Great Lakes, bringing rain and wind gusts; some areas may see up to 0.25 inches of rain, with "slightly higher amounts possible in southern zones," as explained by the NWS forecast discussion.
Into the night, Erie County, PA, is on the lookout for winds potentially reaching 40 to 45 mph between 11 PM and 3 AM, but as of now, winds are just shy of the threshold that would trigger a Wind Advisory. The wind scenario is similar west of I-77 on Monday, with gusts hitting 35 to 40 mph during peak afternoon mixing, so hold onto your hats. A Wind Advisory could be on the horizon. The forecast certainly indicates it's not the best time for outdoor umbrella use or anything that might fly away in a strong gust. However, as of now, peak wind gusts remain just below the point at which a Wind Advisory would be necessary, so pragmatic Ohioans should stay tuned for any changes to the forecast.
Temperatures, meanwhile, are slated to "reach the mid to upper 40s with lows in the upper 30s" before possibly warming to lower 50s in southeastern zones on Monday. But the associated breezy conditions bring more than just a mess of fallen leaves. Expect them to drop wind chills to the "30s and lower 40s Monday," per the NWS.
As we head into midweek, high pressure is forecast to restore calm gradually beginning Tuesday, even as temperatures drop into the low 30s overnight. There's "just a low chance of some light rain or snow across northern portions of the snowbelt on Monday night into Tuesday AM,” with the rest of the region experiencing similar cool and breezier conditions. By Thursday, conditions should improve significantly, with "warming temperatures... as the upper trough shifts off the East Coast and a broad ridge expands from the Plains to the Great Lakes." NWS expects Thursday to be a dry day with temperatures trending upward by 7-10 degrees thanks to gentle southwest winds, which is a welcome reprieve after the midweek chill.
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