Akron woke to clear skies and temperatures around 49 degrees Thursday, but sunshine will quickly turn the city’s late-October morning into a near-record warm afternoon. The high is expected to reach 76 degrees before a cold front brings a chance of showers tonight.
Near-Record Warmth Arrives Thursday
Thursday’s high will come within one degree of Akron’s October 29 record of 77 degrees, set in 1900. Southwest winds will increase to 6 to 12 mph, with gusts reaching up to 24 mph, according to the National Weather Service Cleveland office.
Scattered rain showers could develop between 8 p.m. and 1 a.m., with a 50% chance of precipitation and less than a tenth of an inch of rainfall possible. Winds will turn west behind the front, with gusts up to 23 mph overnight.
Cooler, Cloudier Weather Takes Over Halloween Weekend
Friday will be sunny but cooler, with a high near 65 degrees and a low around 40 Friday night. Saturday, Halloween, should be mostly cloudy with a high near 63, followed by a cloudy night and a low around 47.
The updated outlook adds detail to Hoodline’s earlier Akron forecast, with the weekend rain threat trending lower than previously expected. Sunday should stay mostly cloudy and mild near 69 degrees, while only a 30% chance of showers is expected after 7 p.m.
Rain Chances Rise Early Next Week
Monday will remain mostly cloudy with a high near 69 and a slight chance of showers before 1 p.m. Rain chances increase Tuesday and Wednesday, when scattered showers are possible and highs remain near 70.
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for Akron and Summit County. Thursday afternoon offers the warmest window for outdoor plans, but anyone staying out after sunset should be ready for gusty winds, a quick shower and much cooler temperatures by Friday.
