Cleveland starts Sunday warm and clear near 70 degrees, but the weather will quickly turn more complicated. Patchy fog is expected this morning, followed by afternoon showers and thunderstorms, while a beach hazards statement warns of dangerous rip currents along the Lake Erie shoreline.
Fog Gives Way To An 81-Degree Afternoon
Fog could linger in spots before 9 a.m., especially inland, with visibility reduced for some morning drivers. The main thunderstorm threat is expected late Sunday.
Storms Could Bring Gusty Winds
Showers and thunderstorms are possible Sunday, with the main threat late Sunday. The strongest storms could produce gusty to damaging winds, and some hail is possible. Sunday night brings northerly winds.
Rip Current Risk Rises Sunday Evening
A Beach Hazards Statement is in effect from Sunday evening through Monday morning for Cuyahoga and other lakeshore counties. According to National Weather Service Cleveland, the statement calls for a high risk of rip currents as winds and waves build, and officials are advising swimmers to stay out of the water.
How Beaches Respond To Dangerous Conditions
According to Cleveland Metroparks, swimmers should use designated areas supervised by lifeguards and never swim alone. The agency says swimming status at guarded locations is updated during guarded hours as new information becomes available, but warns that lake conditions can change suddenly. For broader context on the danger, NOAA’s National Ocean Service estimates that rip currents cause about 100 drownings each year in the United States.
Cool Monday Before A Humid Midweek Pattern
Monday will be a much calmer day, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 70 degrees before temperatures rebound to around 84 on Tuesday. Another round of showers and thunderstorms is expected Tuesday night into Wednesday, with unsettled weather continuing through at least Thursday.
