Cleveland, Ohio – A dry, sunny stretch in northern Ohio will send temperatures soaring into the upper 80s by Sunday, with a growing chance for thunderstorms returning Tuesday. The warmup could bring three straight days near 90°F, pushing heat indexes higher and straining outdoor plans across the region.
According to the National Weather Service in Cleveland, southeast to south winds will gradually raise daytime highs from 85°F on Thursday to 89°F by Sunday. While skies will remain mostly clear through the weekend, increasing humidity and instability are expected to trigger scattered storms by Tuesday, with a 40% chance of showers and lightning. Forecasters say the storm threat could affect morning and evening commutes, especially along the I-90 corridor and around downtown Cleveland.
Thursday: Mostly sunny with a high near 85°F. Winds from the southeast at 5–7 mph.
Friday: More sunshine and a high of 85°F. Light south winds continue.
Saturday: Clear overnight skies give way to a sunny, hot day near 88°F.
Sunday: The hottest of the stretch with highs near 89°F under full sun.
Monday: Another warm, dry day near 89°F before Tuesday’s pattern shift.
While no alerts are currently posted, residents should prepare for increased air conditioning use, limit outdoor activity during peak heat, and stay alert for potential watches by late Monday. Storm chances rise Tuesday with a slight cooldown expected midweek.
Five Day Forecast for Cleveland, Ohio:
- Thursday: Sunny, high 85°F / low 69°F
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 85°F / low 70°F
- Saturday: Sunny, high 88°F / low 71°F
- Sunday: Sunny, high 89°F / low 72°F
- Monday: Sunny, high 89°F / low 72°F
- Tuesday: 40% chance of storms, high 86°F
