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Cleveland Heads Into Dry Weekend as Fall Weather Settles In

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Published on September 24, 2026
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Cleveland's forecast for Thursday, September 24, calls for quiet weather and drying conditions. That opens a run of dry, seasonable weather through Tuesday. For once, the umbrella gets a few days off.

Quiet Thursday, Cool Thursday Night

Thursday brings quiet weather and drying conditions, with an east wind around 10 mph, according to the National Weather Service. Overnight lows are expected in the 40s, with dry conditions continuing.

Lakeshore Winds May Stay Noticeable

Near Lake Erie, east to northeast winds could locally strengthen Thursday afternoon, with waves potentially reaching 3 to 5 feet between Sandusky and Willowick, especially north of Cleveland. The Beach Hazards Statement and Small Craft Advisory remained in effect until 4 a.m. EDT Thursday.

Dry Weekend Takes Shape

Dry, seasonable weather is expected to continue through Tuesday, with highs in the upper 60s to low 70s.

The brighter outlook is a meaningful shift from the earlier Hoodline forecast, which tracked the cooler, wetter stretch through Wednesday. Cleveland's weather is now settling into a much friendlier pattern for lakefront walks, fall sports and weekend errands.

Dry Weather Holds Through Tuesday

The dry pattern is expected to hold through Tuesday, with seasonable temperatures.

Next Rain Chance Arrives Wednesday

The next notable change arrives Wednesday, when showers are possible. The chance of rain could complicate outdoor plans later in the week.