Cleveland, OH – Northern Ohio residents should brace for a weekend of escalating heat and humidity, with the National Weather Service forecasting isolated afternoon thunderstorms.
According to the US National Weather Service in Cleveland, the weather pattern will see temperatures rising into the mid to upper 80s today, with a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. The likelihood of rain is estimated to be between 20% and 30%. Saturday will follow a similar trend, with highs between 84 and 89 degrees and isolated thunderstorms possible in the afternoon.
The heat and humidity will peak on Sunday, with temperatures expected to soar between 87 and 90 degrees. The chance of scattered thunderstorms will increase, with a 40% to 50% likelihood of precipitation. This uptick in storm activity will bring some relief from the heat but could also result in strong to severe storms.
Looking ahead to next week, the warm and humid conditions will persist. High temperatures will remain in the upper 80s to lower 90s, with dew points in the 70s making it feel even hotter. Heat index values may approach the mid-90s to 100 degrees early in the week. Thunderstorm chances will continue, especially late in the weekend and into the beginning of next week.
