Cleveland, Ohio – Heavy rain and gusty winds are expected to rattle parts of northeast Ohio Saturday, kicking off a soggy stretch of spring weather. Drivers on I-90 through Cleveland could see reduced visibility and slippery roads as winds top 40 mph and rain chances climb to 90% by late afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Cleveland, a system moving in from the southwest will bring strong south winds Saturday, with sustained speeds up to 21 mph and gusts near 40 mph. Rain is likely through the afternoon and evening, with thunderstorms possible. New rainfall totals may exceed a quarter of an inch, especially in heavier downpours.
Cleveland and nearby cities like Akron, Mentor, and Parma should prepare for breezy conditions that could topple unsecured outdoor items and complicate travel. Rain continues into Sunday night with additional showers likely Monday—when precipitation chances jump to 70%. A second wave of wet weather will linger into Monday night before skies begin to clear Tuesday.
5-Day Forecast for Cleveland (April 19–23):
- Saturday: Showers and breezy. High: 68°F. Winds 13–17 mph, gusts 40+ mph.
- Sunday: Partly sunny. High: 57°F. 30% chance of evening showers.
- Monday: Showers likely. High: 73°F. Rain chance 70%.
- Tuesday: Sunny and dry. High: 61°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy. High: 71°F. Dry during the day.
