Cleveland, Ohio – Strong storms and dangerous heat will combine Sunday to create hazardous weather across northern Ohio, especially in northwest counties like Ottawa, Wood, and Hancock.
According to the National Weather Service in Cleveland, heat index values will reach the upper 90s by mid-afternoon Sunday , July 7. By 4 p.m., thunderstorms are likely to develop across northwest Ohio, with some becoming severe. Winds could gust up to 60 mph, especially along I-75 and U.S. Route 20 corridors near Toledo, Findlay, and Sandusky.
Drivers should prepare for downed limbs, power outages, and sudden visibility drops. Outdoor workers are urged to hydrate frequently and take breaks in shade. Monday’s combination of heat and wind is particularly dangerous for those without reliable air conditioning.
Counties under potential threat include Lucas, Erie, Lorain, Marion, and Seneca. While Monday poses the most immediate concern, calmer weather is expected to return by midweek
