Cleveland, Ohio – Rain returns to northern Ohio Tuesday night, bringing an 80% chance of thunderstorms and a soggy start to midweek travel.
According to the National Weather Service, scattered showers may begin as early as 4 p.m. Tuesday, with stronger storms expected after 11 p.m. Thunderstorms could continue into early Wednesday morning, bringing up to half an inch of rain across the Cleveland metro. Areas along I-90 and I-71 should plan for slower commutes and slick roads into Wednesday.
Monday will be dry and mostly sunny by late afternoon, with highs near 61°F and light north winds around 10 mph. Tuesday warms to a high near 65°F before storms move in. Northeast winds will increase to 13 mph, fueling the instability.
Wednesday remains cloudy with lingering showers and a high around 63°F. Rain chances taper slightly to 50%, but damp conditions will persist through the day. By Thursday, another round of rain is likely after 2 p.m., keeping temperatures in the upper 50s.
Looking ahead, Friday could bring more showers with partial sun and highs near 60°F, but the weekend appears more favorable. Saturday and Sunday are expected to be partly cloudy with daytime highs in the low to mid-60s — cooler than average for a late May weekend in Cleveland.
What’s next: Keep an umbrella handy through Friday. Thunderstorm chances stay elevated Tuesday night through Thursday, with localized downpours possible. A warming trend may begin Sunday, hinting at the first real taste of summer heading into Memorial Day week.
Extended 5-Day Outlook:
- Tuesday: Showers by afternoon, thunderstorms late. High: 65°F
- Wednesday: Showers possible. Cloudy. High: 63°F
- Thursday: More showers. High: 59°F
- Friday: Likely showers, partly sunny. High: 60°F
- Saturday: Partly cloudy, drier. High: 64°F
