Cleveland, Ohio – Pleasant summer weather will continue across northern Ohio through Saturday, giving residents another comfortable stretch before warmer temperatures and increasing thunderstorm chances return late this weekend and early next week.
According to the National Weather Service in Cleveland, high pressure will remain in control through Saturday, keeping most of the region dry with afternoon highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s Friday. Communities including Cleveland, Akron, Canton, Toledo, Mansfield, Sandusky, Youngstown and Erie, Pennsylvania, can expect a mix of sunshine and clouds with comfortable humidity.
The weather pattern begins changing Sunday as temperatures continue to climb and scattered showers and thunderstorms become more likely during the afternoon and evening. Rain chances continue to increase into Monday and Tuesday as a warmer, more humid air mass settles over the region.
Monday is expected to be the warmest day of the next seven days, with afternoon highs generally reaching the mid-80s to lower 90s. The National Weather Service also notes that Monday is trending toward a potential severe weather day, although the exact timing, coverage and intensity of thunderstorms remain uncertain.
Residents should take advantage of the dry weather through Saturday to complete outdoor projects and stay informed as the forecast evolves. If you have travel or outdoor plans Monday, be prepared for changing conditions and have multiple ways to receive weather warnings.
The National Weather Service will continue refining the forecast through the weekend, and additional severe weather outlooks, watches or warnings may be issued as confidence increases.
Five-Day Forecast for Cleveland, Ohio
- Friday: Partly cloudy and dry. High in the upper 70s to lower 80s.
- Saturday: Dry with seasonable temperatures.
- Sunday: Increasing chances for showers and thunderstorms.
- Monday: Warmest day of the period with highs in the mid-80s to lower 90s. Showers and thunderstorms likely, with the potential for severe weather.
