If you've been enjoying the sunny skies and warm weather in Cleveland, make the most of it while you can. The National Weather Service Cleveland is forecasting the good times to keep rolling until a cold front hits by late Thursday. This could mean a shift from our friendly high-pressure system to a few surprise afternoon storms.
Today, we're seeing improvements as the haze up top moves east with the jet stream, and the National Weather Service expects winds getting frisky at 20 to 25 mph, meanwhile, temperatures will hover in the mid-80s, no thanks to above-average warmth sticking around for a bit. Come Thursday, a cold front will slide south with the possibility of spawning isolated showers or thunderstorms, so if you've left your umbrella behind on purpose, it might be time to grab it back.
As for the short-term forecast, Thursday night looks to remain dry, but by the time Friday rolls around, buckle up for more wet conditions. Increased moisture and an approaching western trough mean you're likely going to need your rain gear, with shower chances upping the ante into Friday night. By Saturday, shower and thunderstorm activity is expected to hit its peak with the National Weather Service calling for a 70-90% chance of precipitation, and the atmospheric conditions suggest there's a small risk for localized flooding because, well, we're seeing near-max moisture levels up there.
Looking into next week, there's some disagreement among the models on where exactly the front will hang out post-Sunday. But one thing is clear: the southern portion of the forecast area isn't out of the woods just yet with scattered showers and storms still on the radar through early next week. Marine-side, Lake Erie boaters ought to be aware of those southwest winds today and tonight, flipping northeast post-front on Thursday, with wind speeds sticking to around 10-15 knots, but there's talk of potential wind spikes in the western basin, which could lead to some choppy conditions out there on the lake.
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