Cleveland, Ohio – Sunny skies and climbing heat will dominate Northeast Ohio beginning Monday, July 21, as a prolonged stretch of hot, dry weather sets in. Highs will reach 78°F on Monday, climbing steadily to 94°F by Thursday, creating elevated risks for heat-related illnesses and road surface hazards, especially on major routes like I-90 and I-71.
According to the National Weather Service in Cleveland, Monday will bring clear skies and light northwest winds at 5 to 7 mph, making it the first in a series of warmer-than-average days. Tuesday will top out near 82°F, and by Wednesday and Thursday, highs are expected to hit 90°F and 94°F, respectively. While no active heat advisories have been issued yet, drivers and outdoor workers should take precautions.
Stay hydrated, limit outdoor activity during peak hours, and check on vulnerable neighbors. Power usage may spike midweek — charge devices and reduce A/C loads where possible.
No significant rain is expected until Thursday night, when a 30% chance of storms may break the heat. By Friday, that chance increases to 50%, offering a brief cooldown heading into the weekend.
☀️ Five-Day Forecast for Cleveland, Ohio (July 21–26):
- Monday: Sunny, high near 78°F
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 82°F
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high near 90°F
- Thursday: Hot, mostly sunny, high near 94°F; 30% chance of night showers
- Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, high near 90°F; 50% rain chance
- Saturday: Partly sunny, high near 87°F, 40% storm chance
