Cleveland, Ohio – Warm, sunny skies in Cleveland will give way to a storm threat by late Saturday night, putting weekend travel at risk. Drivers on I-90 and I-71 could encounter wet roads and reduced visibility, especially after midnight, as thunderstorms push in.
According to the National Weather Service, Saturday will reach a high of 88 degrees under mostly sunny skies before clouds build in the evening. Rain chances rise to 30% overnight, with storms developing mainly after 2 a.m. Sunday. Rainfall totals should stay light, but heavier pockets are possible in stronger cells.
Sunday brings a higher storm risk, with a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Afternoon highs will hover near 83 degrees, but humidity will make it feel warmer. Outdoor events could face interruptions, and residents should have a backup indoor plan.
If you’re driving, keep headlights on during rain, allow extra stopping distance, and avoid flooded low spots. Those traveling early Sunday should expect slower conditions on major highways.
The weather calms Monday with mostly sunny skies and highs in the low 80s, but rain returns midweek with scattered storms possible Tuesday and Wednesday.
Five-Day Forecast for Cleveland, Ohio:
Saturday: Sunny, high near 88. Showers possible late, low around 73.
Sunday: Chance of thunderstorms, high near 83. Low around 69.
Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 83. Low around 69.
Tuesday: Showers likely, high near 84. Low around 69.
Wednesday: Partly sunny with showers possible, high near 81.
