Cleveland is starting today, around 73°F under partly cloudy skies, but the calm-looking morning has a soggy and stormy twist. Showers and thunderstorms are likely early, followed by a warmer, mostly sunny break before another round of storms arrives late this afternoon and evening. The bigger concern is still ahead, with forecasters watching Sunday night through Tuesday for heavy rain and potentially strong to severe thunderstorms.
Morning Downpours, Then A Break
The National Weather Service in Cleveland says widespread showers and storms could bring torrential rain Saturday morning, especially across lakeshore areas and central and southern Cuyahoga County that have already received 1 to 3 inches since Thursday night. The first round should taper by late morning, with sunshine returning and temperatures climbing. Brief, intense downpours could still cause ponding on roads and overwhelm poor-drainage spots.
Afternoon Heat Before Storms Return
Saturday’s high should reach about 85°F, with southwest winds of 8 to 13 mph. A broken line of showers and thunderstorms is expected late in the day and evening, roughly from 5 p.m. through 11 p.m., with some storms capable of gusty or damaging winds and brief heavy rain. Outdoor plans may get a sunny start, but a backup plan is wise for the evening.
Sunday Offers A Brief Reset
Tomorrow brings a quieter stretch with sunny skies, a high near 84°F, and lower humidity as winds turn northwest. That break may be short-lived, with showers and thunderstorms becoming likely Sunday night as the front lifts north again.
Monday And Tuesday Carry The Bigger Risk
Monday looks warm and unsettled, with a high near 85°F and storms likely, especially before midafternoon and again Monday night. Forecasters warn that storms could become strong to severe, producing damaging winds, embedded tornadoes and repeated heavy rain if conditions line up, while a Slight Risk for excessive rainfall covers much of the area.
Tuesday stays stormy, with an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms and a high around 81°F. Additional rain could linger along the slow-moving front, raising the risk of ponding and localized flooding in spots that see repeated downpours.
Cooler, Drier Weather Arrives Midweek
Rain chances ease Wednesday through Friday as temperatures gradually slide from around 80°F to the mid-70s. Thursday and Friday highs should be near 78°F and 76°F, with less humidity and overnight lows dipping into the upper 60s and possibly the mid-60s.
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