CLEVELAND, Ohio – Drivers in northeast Ohio may face a stormy commute Tuesday as scattered thunderstorms threaten to drop heavy rain and bring gusty winds across the region. The National Weather Service warns that the strongest storms could arrive by midday, raising the risk for ponding on highways including I-90 and I-77 during peak travel. Motorists should slow down and watch for sudden low visibility in downpours.
According to the National Weather Service Cleveland office, storms are expected to build Tuesday afternoon, with the most intense cells capable of strong wind gusts. Rain chances hold steady through Tuesday evening, especially along the lakeshore from downtown Cleveland east toward Lake County. While severe weather is not widespread, the potential for damaging winds in isolated storms remains a concern.
Cuyahoga, Lorain, and Summit counties sit directly in Tuesday’s storm path, with residents urged to keep phones charged and avoid unnecessary travel during heavy rain. Road crews may struggle to keep up if downpours coincide with rush-hour traffic. Those working outdoors should prepare for lightning risk and shifting winds.
By midweek, conditions should calm, though showers may linger into Wednesday before skies clear later in the week. Temperatures remain seasonable, holding in the lower 70s by day with nights dipping into the lower 60s.
The first week of fall will feel unsettled, with additional rounds of rain possible before cooler, drier air slides into Ohio by the weekend. Residents should remain alert to changing conditions as advisories could follow if storms intensify.
Five-Day Forecast for Cleveland, Ohio
- Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, high near 74. Chance of rain 70%.
- Wednesday: Showers likely before evening, high near 72. Chance of rain 50%.
- Thursday: Partly sunny with showers possible after 2 p.m., high near 74. Chance of rain 70%.
- Friday: Partly sunny, scattered showers possible, high near 72. Chance of rain 40%.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 74. Low humidity and pleasant.
