This morning, Cleveland is waking to clear skies and a cool 61°F at the airport. Expect a sun-soaked holiday with a high near 76°F, though steady west winds will make the lakefront and outdoor events feel a bit cooler than the thermometer suggests.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
West winds will ramp up through the morning into the afternoon, with sustained speeds in the single digits to mid-teens and gusts near 25 to 30 mph, strong enough to get flags snapping and knock over any canopies that are not properly secured. Lake Erie will be choppy, with wave heights around 3 to 3.5 feet, so smaller boats should use extra caution even though conditions are expected to stay generally below Small Craft Advisory thresholds. If you have tents or lightweight decorations for Juneteenth gatherings, tie them down or bring them inside before the gusts really get going.
Saturday: Scattered Afternoon Showers
Tomorrow starts out mostly dry, but a compact disturbance will move through and spark scattered showers and a few thunderstorms by midday into the afternoon. Coverage should stay on the spotty side, although pockets of higher coverage are possible toward Portage, Trumbull, and Mahoning counties. For background and earlier context, see the midweek soaker and howling winds update. Most weekend outdoor plans should only be lightly affected tomorrow unless you happen to land under a stronger, localized storm.
Sunday Night Into Monday: Keep An Eye On Rivers
A faster-moving low is expected to cross central or northern Ohio late Sunday into Monday, bringing a widespread rain event of roughly 1 to 2 inches, with locally higher amounts possible if storms train along the warm front. Forecasters at the National Weather Service Cleveland note that those totals, combined with training thunderstorms, could push area rivers higher and bring a small chance of minor flooding in vulnerable, low-lying spots. The western half of the forecast area is highlighted for a greater risk of excessive rainfall, so stay tuned for updates if you have travel or morning plans on Monday.
Plan Ahead
If you are heading out for Juneteenth events today, light layers and a windproof jacket should be plenty to handle the breeze, and most outdoor activities can go ahead as planned. Check forecasts tonight for updated timing on Monday’s rain and any flood or small-craft headlines, and give yourself extra time on wet roads if you need to travel early next week.
