Akron is starting Monday under cloudy skies, mild temperatures and a breezy south wind. Readings were in the mid-50s early, but the clouds should break enough for a high near 69, giving the area a comfortable start to the week.
Warmest Stretch Arrives Tuesday
Monday stays mostly dry, although a light shower is possible before 11 p.m. Tuesday looks like the standout day, with mostly sunny skies, a high near 76 and south winds of 7 to 10 mph that could gust to 21 mph.
Tuesday night will remain mild, with a low around 58 and stronger south winds occasionally gusting to 26 mph. In other words, Akron gets one more unusually warm day before the weather pattern changes.
Rain Takes Over Midweek
Rain is expected later Wednesday, with a high near 75. Forecast rainfall could total roughly a quarter- to a half-inch, while an isolated rumble of thunder is possible but severe weather is not expected.
A More Severe Spring Rainfall Event
This week’s forecast calls for roughly a quarter- to a half-inch of rain, with severe weather not expected. As a much more severe historical comparison, the National Weather Service Cleveland reports that intense rain on May 12, 2014, caused destructive flash flooding across northern Ohio and prompted an emergency declaration in Summit County. The NWS account describes intense rainfall rates and widespread damage, including flooding at thousands of homes and businesses; it does not provide a rainfall total in the documented summary.
Rain is expected Wednesday night, while Thursday could reach 70 degrees with a 40% chance of rain. Conditions should gradually become more manageable later Thursday, but wet roads may affect evening travel.
Cooler Weather Settles In For The Weekend
Friday brings a cooler high near 63 with a chance of rain, followed by a mostly cloudy Saturday near 59 and a partly sunny Sunday near 59. Overnight lows will drop from the upper 40s late Thursday and Friday to around 39 Saturday night.
No weather advisories or warnings are currently posted for the Akron area. For outdoor plans, Monday and Tuesday offer the best window before the midweek rain arrives.
