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Northern Ohio Heat Oct. 13: 80s Could Break 1969 Records
Cleveland, OH – Northern Ohio is facing an unusually hot October afternoon Tuesday, October 13, with temperatures expected to climb into the 80s and potentially break daily high temperature records th
By Dylan Reeves · 2026-10-13T10:21:50.202Z
Cleveland, OH – Northern Ohio is facing an unusually hot October afternoon Tuesday, October 13, with temperatures expected to climb into the 80s and potentially break daily high temperature records that have stood for decades across several communities.
According to the National Weather Service in Cleveland, afternoon highs could reach 87 degrees in portions of northern Ohio, with record temperatures threatened in Cleveland, Akron Canton, Toledo, Mansfield and Youngstown.
After a few isolated showers and lingering clouds early Tuesday morning, mostly sunny skies are expected to develop across the region, allowing temperatures to rise rapidly through the afternoon.
Several daily temperature records dating back to 1969 could be challenged or broken Tuesday.
The current October 13 records include:
Cleveland: 82 degrees, set in 1969. Akron Canton: 82 degrees, set in 1969. Toledo: 83 degrees, set in 1975. Mansfield: 84 degrees, set in 1969. Youngstown: 83 degrees, set in 1969. Erie, Pennsylvania: 83 degrees, set in 1983. Forecast highs include 85 degrees in Cleveland, Akron and Toledo, 85 degrees in Mansfield, 84 degrees in Youngstown and 87 degrees near Marion.
These temperatures would place several communities above their existing daily records if the forecast highs are reached.
The unusually warm conditions will extend beyond the Cleveland metropolitan area, affecting communities across northern and north central Ohio, including Sandusky, Findlay and Canton.
Despite the summerlike afternoon temperatures, a weather pattern change is expected later in the week.
From Wednesday, October 14, through Saturday, October 17, temperatures are expected to trend cooler, with increasing opportunities for rainfall toward the end of the week.
Residents planning outdoor activities Tuesday should prepare for unusually warm afternoon conditions, particularly during the hottest part of the day.
The National Weather Service will determine whether official temperature records were broken after Tuesday's observations are finalized.