CLEVELAND — Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible overnight across Northern Ohio. A strong arctic cold front will approach the area Wednesday morning. Ahead of this front, very warm, humid air will move in across the state. High temperatures today will climb into the upper 60s and lower 70s with some sunshine this afternoon setting new record highs. Scattered storms will begin to develop again anytime after 9 or 10 pm and linger into the early hours of Wednesday morning. All modes of severe weather are on the table tonight. Damaging wind gusts above 55 mph, large hail, and even an isolated tornado (mainly west of I-71). There is still some uncertainty as to when and where storms will form. Computer model guidance is NOT in agreement on this. The only option is to wait and see and let Mother Nature make the choice.
Strong thunderstorms likely tonight with damage possible. These fade overnight with only a few lingering Wednesday morning. We'll be hanging around 60º at sunrise Wednesday right before the drop. We drop into the 30s by noon with 20s by sunset. That means snow. Lake effect snow fueled by STRONG west winds Wednesday afternoon through early Thursday.
The snow shuts down Thursday but the cold isn't shutting down until Friday. We rebound nicely this weekend.
What To Expect:
- Strong (damaging) storms tonight
- Temps CRASH Wednesday
- Rain changing to snow Wednesday
Daily Breakdown
Tuesday Night: Very warm & gusty. Stronger t-storms tonight | Low: 57º
Wednesday: Temps CRASHING with rain changing to snow. WINDY! | Temps: 60º -> 28º
Thursday: Cold & breezy with isolated Lake Effect snow early. | High: 35º
Friday: Starting to rebound. | High: 50º
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