Cleveland, Ohio – Powerful spring storms are set to move into northeast Ohio Tuesday afternoon, bringing a surge of heavy rain, gusty winds, and possible severe weather across Cleveland, including major travel corridors like I-90 and I-71.
According to the National Weather Service in Cleveland, thunderstorms are likely to develop after 1 p.m. Tuesday and may intensify into the evening. Some storms could pack damaging wind gusts up to 30 mph, making travel hazardous and increasing the risk of power outages. Local officials urge residents to secure outdoor items, charge mobile devices, and monitor weather alerts. If you must travel, use extra caution on highways and surface streets as conditions can change rapidly.
The threat continues Tuesday night, with storms lingering into early Wednesday. New rainfall could trigger brief ponding on roads and reduced visibility for drivers. Wednesday will offer a brief break, with mostly sunny skies and highs near 58°F. However, another round of showers and possible thunderstorms is expected to move in late Wednesday and persist through Thursday night. Showers will likely continue into Friday morning, with another temperature dip expected by Saturday.
Looking ahead, here’s your five-day extended spring forecast for Cleveland:
- Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after 1 p.m., windy. High near 79°F.
- Tuesday Night: Thunderstorms continue before midnight. Low around 44°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, breezy. High near 58°F.
- Thursday: Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. High near 75°F.
- Friday: Showers likely. High near 65°F.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and cooler, high near 55°F.
