Cleveland, Ohio – Travelers in Ohio should brace for a wet and potentially stormy Sunday afternoon as scattered thunderstorms move into the Cleveland area. The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook with a 50% chance of showers and storms expected after noon on Sunday, July 13, especially near major corridors like I-90 and Route 2.
According to the National Weather Service in Cleveland, localized downpours and isolated lightning are possible between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday. While severe weather isn’t guaranteed, any outdoor activities should be wrapped up before midday. Rainfall amounts should stay under a tenth of an inch, but heavier bursts are possible in isolated storms. Drivers should use caution on slick roads, especially near low-lying areas prone to pooling.
After the storms move through, sunshine and rising temperatures return by Monday, setting the stage for a stretch of hot, dry conditions. Highs near 90°F are expected by Tuesday and Wednesday, with increasing humidity. Another round of storms could arrive late Wednesday into Thursday, bringing cooler air by the end of the week.
What to know heading into next week:
- Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms possible after 12 p.m. | High: 85°F
- Monday: Sunny and dry | High: 86°F
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, hotter | High: 89°F
- Wednesday: 30% chance of storms after 2 p.m. | High: 90°F
- Thursday: Showers and storms likely | High: 87°F
