Cleveland, OH – The dry conditions experienced in Ohio this morning will give way to increasing rain chances by this evening, as showers and thunderstorms approach from the west. Residents should prepare for a wet weekend, with rain and thunderstorms expected to persist from Friday through Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service in Cleveland, a system moving into the region will bring periodic showers and thunderstorms beginning late Thursday. These conditions are expected to continue throughout the weekend, with the potential for a few storms to produce gusty winds and heavy rainfall, particularly on Friday and Saturday. High temperatures will hover in the low to mid-80s, with cloud cover dominating much of the period.
Rain chances are particularly high on Friday, with precipitation probabilities reaching 85% in Cleveland and surrounding areas. The wet weather will likely continue into Saturday and Sunday, although Sunday may see a slight decrease in storm activity.
