Cleveland, Ohio – Severe thunderstorms may rattle northeast Ohio Thursday afternoon, bringing damaging winds, large hail, and even an isolated tornado risk.
According to the National Weather Service in Cleveland, a line of strong to severe storms is expected to develop Thursday afternoon, May 1, and continue through the evening. The primary threats include wind gusts over 60 mph, quarter-sized hail, and heavy rainfall. A tornado or two cannot be ruled out. The most affected areas include Cleveland, Mentor, Akron, and communities along I-90 and I-271.
Those commuting during the evening rush should plan for delays and potential hazards. Outdoor plans should be adjusted, and residents are urged to secure loose objects and stay weather-aware. Storms may disrupt power lines or tree limbs, especially in areas where the ground remains soft from earlier rain.
After Thursday’s severe threat, the region won’t catch much of a break. Scattered showers and a chance of thunderstorms persist into Friday with cooler highs near 68°F. Saturday and Sunday both carry a 40-50% chance of rain, with cooler temperatures in the upper 50s to low 60s.
5-Day Forecast for Cleveland:
- Thursday: Thunderstorms likely, high 78°F. Strong winds and hail possible.
- Friday: Showers and a few storms, high 68°F.
- Saturday: Chance of showers before 2 p.m., high 58°F.
- Sunday: Partly cloudy, high 62°F.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 73°F.
