Cleveland, Ohio – Drivers east of I-71 may need their wipers this afternoon as a weak band of rain showers threatens the area amid warming temperatures and clearing fog.
According to the National Weather Service in Cleveland, a 20–30% chance of rain is expected east of I-71 later Thursday. Morning fog will give way to partial sun and temperatures climbing into the upper 60s to lower 70s across northeast Ohio.
Cities like Akron, Mentor, and Youngstown should stay mostly dry, though brief, light showers could pop up by late afternoon. No flooding or severe weather is expected, but residents should remain alert while driving in patchy fog early in the day.
Looking ahead, scattered showers will redevelop Friday during the day with a growing chance of thunderstorms overnight. Highs will hover in the low to mid-70s across most of the region.
The weekend brings a shift in the pattern—Saturday turns cooler and breezy, while Sunday stays sunny and mild. More updates will follow if storm chances increase heading into Friday night.
