Cleveland, Ohio – Strong thunderstorms could disrupt travel and outdoor plans across Northeast Ohio beginning Thursday night, with risks lasting into Friday morning.
According to the National Weather Service, showers and thunderstorms will move into the Cleveland area after 2 a.m. Friday, following a humid and partly sunny Thursday with highs near 80°F. Southeast winds up to 10 mph will accompany the storms, which could bring heavy rainfall and minor flooding. Some storms may turn severe, especially overnight into Friday.
Roadways like I-90, I-71, and Route 2 could see wet pavement and reduced visibility during the early Friday commute. While spotter activation is not expected, residents should remain alert for updated watches or warnings. Rain totals between a quarter and half an inch are possible, with locally higher amounts in thunderstorms.
Friday remains stormy, with showers likely through the day and highs near 84°F. Storm activity should taper off into Friday night, but additional storms are possible Saturday evening.
Extended Forecast Snapshot:
- Saturday: 76°F, mostly sunny, chance of thunderstorms late
- Sunday: 71°F, dry and sunny
- Monday: Warm with sun, high of 84°F
- Tuesday: Cooler, chance of showers, high of 71°F
