CLEVELAND, Ohio – Sunshine greets Ohioans on Labor Day, offering a warm and clear start before midweek rain and cooler air return. Travelers along I-90 and local highways can expect smooth conditions Monday, but road safety could change quickly by midweek.
According to the National Weather Service in Cleveland, Monday will be sunny with highs near 76 degrees, making for ideal outdoor plans. Winds will stay light, shifting northeast in the afternoon. By Wednesday, however, showers and possible thunderstorms could dampen travel, with rain chances rising to 70 percent Thursday morning.
Cleveland and surrounding areas, including Cuyahoga and Lake counties, should prepare for changing conditions by midweek. Drivers may face wet commutes on I-90 and I-480 starting late Tuesday night. Outdoor events, especially festivals and parades on Labor Day, will see near-perfect weather, but storm gear may be necessary later this week.
Residents should plan ahead by charging devices, checking storm drains, and monitoring for updated advisories. Those with midweek travel should leave extra time for slower traffic in heavy rain.
Cooler September air will follow storms, with highs falling back into the upper 60s by Friday.
Warnings remain possible through Thursday as showers continue. Stay alert to updated advisories from the National Weather Service.
Five Day Forecast for Cleveland, Ohio:
- Monday (Labor Day): Sunny, high 76.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 77.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny early, showers late, high 79.
- Thursday: Showers likely, high 69.
- Friday: Partly sunny, cooler, high 67.
