Cleveland is waking up to clear skies Friday, with temperatures climbing from the upper 40s into the upper 60s by afternoon. The sunshine sticks around through Saturday, when the high could reach 77 degrees, but a much wetter pattern is waiting just beyond the weekend's warm start.
Friday will stay sunny and dry, with light west winds and a high near 69 degrees. Friday night turns partly cloudy with a low around 56, while Saturday remains mostly dry and partly sunny before the next system begins moving in.
Rain Arrives Late Saturday Night
Rain showers are expected to begin after 2 a.m. Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. Saturday night carries a 90% chance of rain, with southeast winds around 12 mph and gusts up to 23 mph; rainfall could reach a quarter to half an inch before daybreak.
Sunday looks like the weekend's washout, with rain showers, cloudy skies and a high near 68 degrees. The forecast calls for roughly three-quarters of an inch to an inch of rain, while the broader outlook puts total rainfall between about a half-inch and 1.25 inches; flooding potential remains low because recent conditions have been relatively dry.
Monday Offers A Brief Reset
The latest update brings a wetter Sunday outlook than the earlier forecast covered by Hoodline, making outdoor plans more of a Saturday-afternoon proposition. Monday should turn partly sunny with a high near 72, though another chance of showers arrives Tuesday along with the possibility of a few thunderstorms.
Cooler air settles in behind that front, with Wednesday expected to be mostly sunny and near 65 degrees. For Clevelanders planning the weekend, Friday and Saturday afternoon offer the best window for patios, parks and outdoor errands before Sunday brings the umbrellas back into regular service.
