Cleveland, Ohio – Strong storms and oppressive heat are set to converge across northern Ohio Saturday, bringing a one-two punch of high temps and heavy rain. Residents from Cleveland to Canton should prepare for heat index values near 97°F followed by gusty thunderstorms Saturday afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Cleveland, Saturday’s heat will peak midday before a band of strong to severe storms moves in between 2 and 3 p.m. These storms may produce damaging winds, brief downpours, and isolated power outages. Wind gusts could exceed 30 mph, especially along I-90 and in lake-adjacent counties like Lorain and Lake.
Anyone working outdoors or attending weekend events should hydrate early, limit sun exposure, and remain alert to sudden weather changes. South winds of 8–10 mph may fuel localized storm intensification in places like Medina, Stark, and Trumbull counties.
Conditions improve by Saturday night, with mostly clear skies and lows in the upper 60s. Sunday brings a return to calm and sunshine, with highs in the mid-80s — an ideal window for outdoor plans before the next wave of showers rolls in late Monday.
🗓 Five-Day Forecast for Cleveland (June 27 – July 2)
- Friday: High 91°F, Heat Index 97°F, 30% chance of storms
- Saturday: High 82°F, PM storms (50%), gusty winds
- Sunday: Sunny, High 86°F
- Monday: High 88°F, late-day showers and storms (50%)
- Tuesday: High 83°F, possible AM rain, clearing by afternoon
