Cleveland, Ohio – Damaging wind gusts and brief heavy rain are possible across much of Ohio as a marginal severe thunderstorm risk moves through the state Sunday evening into Monday night. Residents in Toledo, Cleveland, and areas along the Ohio-Pennsylvania border should stay alert for rapidly changing weather and potential storm damage.
According to the National Weather Service in Cleveland, northwest Ohio—including Toledo, Findlay, and Sandusky—faces the highest risk Sunday evening into early Monday. The threat shifts to northeast Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania on Monday afternoon and evening, covering cities like Cleveland, Ashtabula, and Erie. The primary concerns are locally damaging wind gusts and short periods of heavy rain that could reduce visibility and cause minor flooding.
Motorists on Interstates 75, 80, and 90 should plan for sudden slowdowns and avoid driving through flooded areas. Residents are urged to secure outdoor items and charge electronic devices in case of brief power outages. School and work commutes may be impacted in Cleveland, Akron, and Youngstown, especially during evening hours. While these storms aren’t expected to be widespread, isolated pockets of wind damage are possible—similar to past July events across northern Ohio.
Severe thunderstorm risks are expected to diminish by early Tuesday, but further alerts are possible if weather conditions shift.
