Cleveland, Ohio – A mild earthquake shook northeast Ohio awake Monday morning, setting the stage for an active weather week marked by storm risks and health alerts.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 2.5 magnitude earthquake struck 6 km east-southeast of Madison, Ohio at 2:47 a.m. EDT Monday, with a depth of 5.1 km. No damage was reported, but the early morning tremor added an unsettling start before air quality and storm risks escalate Tuesday.
An Air Quality Advisory is in effect until midnight Tuesday for Cuyahoga, Lorain, Lake, Geauga, Medina, Portage, Summit, and Ashtabula counties, according to the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency. Ground-level ozone concentrations are expected to be unhealthy for sensitive groups, including children, seniors, and individuals with respiratory conditions.
Cleveland’s Tuesday forecast calls for showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m., with highs near 74°F and gusty southern winds around 13 mph. Travelers on I-90, I-271, and I-480 should expect slick roads during the evening commute.
💡 Health & Travel Tips:
- Avoid strenuous outdoor activity mid-day
- Delay mowing or refueling until evening
- Use transit or carpool to reduce emissions
- Check air quality at airnow.gov
🌤 Cleveland 5-Day Outlook:
- Tuesday: Showers & storms after 2 p.m., high 74°F
- Wednesday: Thunderstorms likely, high 75°F
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 80°F
- Friday: More storms, high 82°F
- Saturday: Partly sunny, chance of storms, high 75°F
