Cleveland is waking up to clear skies and temperatures around 73 degrees Monday, but the quiet start will not last. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to move in between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m., with a high near 84 and an 80% chance of rain.
Storms Could Bring Heavy Rain And Gusts
The National Weather Service Cleveland forecast calls for southwest winds of 8 to 12 mph, with gusts reaching 23 mph. Rainfall totals could reach a quarter- to half-inch, while stronger storms may produce damaging wind gusts, brief heavy downpours and localized flooding.
Storm chances should ease late Monday morning, leaving partly sunny skies and only a slight chance of another shower or thunderstorm through the afternoon. More storms may return Monday night, when temperatures dip to around 71 degrees.
Tuesday Keeps The Unsettled Pattern Going
Tuesday begins with likely rain showers before 8 a.m., followed by another chance of showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon. The high should reach 82 degrees, with another quarter- to half-inch of rain possible and a 60% chance of precipitation.
Wednesday remains unsettled, with a high near 82 and afternoon or evening storm chances. The repeated rounds of rain through Wednesday could make low-lying areas and poor-drainage streets more vulnerable to ponding or flooding.
Dryer Weather Finally Arrives Thursday
A noticeable break arrives Thursday, when a slight chance of early showers gives way to partly sunny skies and a high near 80. Friday looks drier and cooler, with partly sunny conditions and a high around 77.
Weekend plans may still need a backup option: Saturday brings a high near 78 with a slight shower chance, while Sunday could see showers before 2 p.m. and a slight chance of thunderstorms later. With storms possible during the morning commute Monday, Cleveland residents should allow extra travel time and move indoors at the first sound of thunder.
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