CLEVELAND, Ohio – Warm sunshine dominates northern Ohio this Sunday, but a sharp change is coming as early-week storms approach from the west. A surge of moisture will end the pleasant weekend stretch and usher in a cooler, wetter pattern by Tuesday night.
According to the National Weather Service in Cleveland, highs will climb again Monday near 82°F before a strong system sweeps in. Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms are expected late Monday into Tuesday morning, bringing the first true taste of fall chill to the region. Drivers along I-90 and I-71 should prepare for reduced visibility and slick roads during the Tuesday morning commute.
Forecasters say rainfall could total a quarter inch or more, with localized downpours possible during the heaviest activity. Winds may gust up to 20 mph at times Tuesday, signaling a shift toward much cooler air. By Wednesday, highs will struggle to reach the lower 60s — a 20-degree drop from early-week warmth.
Residents should secure outdoor Halloween decorations and prep gutters for falling leaves ahead of midweek showers. Power crews and city maintenance teams are on standby for minor tree debris or clogged drains.
After Tuesday’s rain, skies clear for a stretch of crisp, classic fall weather — ideal for pumpkin patch visits and evening walks through the turning maples of Cuyahoga County.
Five-Day Forecast for Cleveland, OH:
Sun: 82/61 – Sunny, warm; light southwest breeze.
Mon: 82/65 – Mostly sunny early; storms late, gusty winds.
Tue: 72/52 – Showers likely; patchy fog and slick roads possible.
Wed: 62/45 – Mostly clear; cooler fall air settles in.
Thu: 64/48 – Sunny and calm; great for outdoor fall activities.
