CLEVELAND, Ohio – Lake Erie churns under gray skies this Sunday morning as strong winds whip through downtown and rattle street signs along the shore. A powerful cold front is slicing across northern Ohio, bringing a mix of heavy rain, isolated rumbles of thunder, and gusts strong enough to toss leaves across highways and yards.
According to the National Weather Service in Cleveland, a Wind Advisory remains in effect through noon, with gusts up to 50 mph possible across Cuyahoga, Lorain, Medina, and surrounding counties. The strongest winds are expected through midmorning, affecting travel on I-90, I-71, and along the Shoreway, where crosswinds and lake spray could reduce visibility. Tree limbs may fall, and isolated power outages are possible.
Showers continue through the day, tapering late afternoon as cooler, drier air pushes inland. Temperatures will slide into the upper 40s by Monday morning under clearing skies. Monday brings a much quieter pattern — mostly sunny and breezy, with highs near 60°F. By Tuesday, another round of showers builds in, driven by a weak low tracking east from the Great Lakes.
Midweek looks cooler and unsettled, with highs in the low 50s and brisk westerly breezes — classic October weather for northern Ohio. For now, residents can expect a dramatic Sunday followed by a calm, crisp reset as fall reclaims the week ahead.
Five-Day Forecast for Cleveland, OH:
Sun: 70/49 – Windy; gusts to 50 mph, heavy rain early then tapering.
Mon: 60/47 – Breezy and sunny; cooler, calmer afternoon.
Tue: 62/44 – Showers likely; steady west wind.
Wed: 53/43 – Breezy with light rain; raw fall feel.
Thu: 54/42 – Partly sunny; cool and dry trend continues.
