Cleveland, Ohio – A stretch of unseasonable fall warmth will linger across Northeast Ohio through the weekend, with highs near 80 degrees before showers return early next week. The dry, sunny spell will favor outdoor plans across Cuyahoga and neighboring counties, but commuters should brace for a sharp pattern change by late Monday night.
According to the National Weather Service Cleveland office, skies remain mostly clear Friday into Sunday with daytime highs climbing into the low 80s across Greater Cleveland, Akron, and along I-90 toward Erie County. Winds will be light from the south, helping lock in the warmth. Nights will be mild, with lows generally in the upper 50s to near 60 degrees.
By Monday night, clouds increase with a 30 percent chance of showers developing after 2 a.m. A stronger disturbance is expected Tuesday into Tuesday night, bringing widespread showers and possible downpours across northern Ohio. NWS forecasters note a 70 percent chance of rain for both Tuesday and Tuesday night, which could slow commutes on I-71, I-77, and the Shoreway. Highs Tuesday will slip into the mid-70s before a sharper cooldown follows midweek.
Drivers are urged to allow extra travel time during wet periods and keep headlights on during reduced visibility. Residents should also take advantage of the dry weekend to finish outdoor yardwork or seasonal maintenance, as wetter, cooler conditions are likely to dominate by midweek.
Five-Day Forecast for Cleveland, OH:
Fri: 79/60 – Sunny, light south winds.
Sat: 81/59 – Sunny; afternoon southwest breeze.
Sun: 81/60 – Clear skies, unseasonably warm.
Mon: 81/63 – Partly cloudy; showers late night (30%).
Tue: 75/53 – Showers likely (70%); cooler trend begins.
