Cleveland is starting today beneath a cloudy sky near 68 degrees, but the gray opening should give way to a much brighter afternoon. Temperatures will top out around 76 degrees, setting up a comfortable weekend before late-summer heat and storm chances return next week.
Sunshine Takes Over Friday
A few isolated lake-enhanced showers are possible early Friday, though the chance of rain is low and conditions should turn sunny by late morning. Northeast winds will run 6 to 10 mph, while tonight brings mostly clear skies and a cooler low near 60.
According to the National Weather Service Cleveland office, high pressure will keep the region mainly dry through Sunday. Lake Erie waves should remain generally below 2 feet through the weekend, although a low waterspout chance is possible early Friday before fading by midmorning.
Weekend Warm-Up Arrives
Saturday looks like the easiest day for outdoor plans, with sunny skies, light south winds and a high near 82 degrees. Saturday night will be mostly cloudy with a low around 67, followed by a partly sunny Sunday that reaches about 86.
The first hint of a weather change arrives Sunday night, when a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms develops between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. Monday. Monday should remain partly sunny and warmer near 88 degrees, with Tuesday climbing to around 89.
Storm Chances Increase Midweek
Rain chances stay limited early next week, but the pattern becomes more unsettled by Tuesday night and Wednesday. A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms is in the forecast Tuesday night and Wednesday, followed by a mostly sunny Thursday near 83 degrees.
For Clevelanders making weekend plans, Friday through Sunday offer the best combination of sunshine and manageable temperatures. The hotter stretch arrives Monday and Tuesday, so outdoor plans will be more comfortable earlier in the day, with updated forecasts worth checking as midweek storms draw closer.
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