Cleveland, Ohio – Northern Ohio faces a soggy weekend as widespread rain showers settle in from late Friday through Sunday evening, with Youngstown and Akron likely to see the heaviest totals.
According to the National Weather Service in Cleveland, the chance of rain jumps to 75–85% across much of the region Saturday afternoon into Sunday morning. In Youngstown, precipitation probabilities peak at 85% between noon and 6 p.m. Saturday, while Akron-Canton will see a similar surge, with an 80% chance of rain in the same window. Rainfall could cause localized ponding and minor flooding in low-lying or poorly drained areas.
Cleveland, Erie, and Ashtabula are also in for consistent showers, with rain chances staying above 50% from late Friday night through Sunday. Cities like Fremont, Mansfield, and Findlay may see slightly lower totals but will not escape the wet pattern. Outdoor events across the region will likely face disruptions, and drivers should be cautious on rain-slick roads, especially during heavier bursts on Saturday afternoon.
Residents are encouraged to secure outdoor belongings, clear storm drains, and monitor local alerts. Wet conditions will linger into early Monday, but the heaviest rainfall is expected to ease by Sunday evening.
More advisories may follow as rainfall totals develop across the region.
