CLEVELAND, Ohio — The day begins calm but deceptive along Lake Erie’s edge — a soft glow over the water hides the power brewing just offshore. Winds will build fast, stirring the lake and sweeping across Cleveland by midday as a Wind Advisory takes hold for northern Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania.
The National Weather Service in Cleveland warns that gusts could reach 50 mph between 1 p.m. and 10 p.m., with the strongest winds expected along the lakeshore from Lorain to Ashtabula. Residents should secure patio furniture and outdoor decorations. High-profile vehicles — especially along I-90 and Route 2 — may face difficult travel during the late afternoon commute.
Winds shift northwest after sunset, keeping temperatures near 42°F as scattered showers develop. A few localized power outages are possible as gusts continue to rattle through neighborhoods into the evening.
Thursday brings a temporary lull, sunny and cooler with highs near 50°F before the next system returns Friday. Moisture from the Midwest will push in ahead of a cold front, delivering widespread rain and another burst of wind. Weekend highs drop to the upper 40s as November’s first chill deepens, and lake-effect showers could mix with a few flakes late Sunday — an early hint of winter over the Great Lakes.
By Veterans Day, the region stays brisk and partly sunny, but forecasters are watching for a colder push of Arctic air next week — one that could bring the first measurable snow to northeast Ohio before Thanksgiving.
Five-Day Weather Outlook for Cleveland, OH:
Wed: 52/42 – Windy; gusts near 50 mph; PM rain chances.
Thu: 50/39 – Sunny; calmer.
Fri: 59/44 – Showers; breezy.
Sat: 51/36 – Cloudy; showers possible.
Sun: 48/30 – Windy; rain/snow mix late.
