Cleveland, Ohio – Thunderstorms are expected to sweep across northern Ohio Friday afternoon, bringing rain-soaked roads, brief flooding risks, and summer heat near 86° by 2 p.m. July 18.
According to the National Weather Service, the first round of showers may arrive before 11 a.m., with stronger storms developing after 2 p.m. across the Cleveland metro. South winds up to 9 mph will shift westward by evening, with heavy downpours possible along I-90 and surrounding areas. Commuters should plan for delays and avoid flooded roadways.
Saturday continues the trend, with a 70% chance of thunderstorms before 2 a.m. and lingering showers into the morning. Daytime highs will reach the upper 70s with elevated humidity and occasional lightning, especially around Cuyahoga, Lake, and Lorain counties.
If you’re headed outdoors this weekend, stay weather-aware. Pack rain gear for any Friday or Saturday plans. Power outages remain possible during stronger cells.
By Sunday, conditions will improve briefly, with highs around 81° and only a 30% chance of early-morning rain. Monday and Tuesday bring more heat and storm chances, especially after 2 a.m. Monday and again Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday night.
📅 Five-Day Cleveland Area Forecast (Starting Friday, July 18):
- Friday: Showers likely after 11 a.m., then thunderstorms after 2 p.m. High near 86°. Chance of rain 70%.
- Saturday: Thunderstorms likely early, then scattered rain into the evening. High 78°, low 72°.
- Sunday: Morning showers tapering off. Mostly sunny afternoon. High 81°, low 68°.
- Monday: Mostly sunny early, chance of showers after 2 a.m. High 83°, low 69°.
- Tuesday: Afternoon and evening storms likely. High 88°, low 74°. Chance of rain 40%.
➡️ Storm threats ease by Wednesday, July 23, with dry skies and a high near 90° returning to Northeast Ohio.
