NWS Cleveland

Highs on Saturday will be near 60 for inland areas but remain in the 40s closer to Lake Erie. Mainly cloudy skies expected to start the day with patchy fog across NE Ohio and NW Pennsylvania. Some clearing will occur from the southwest in the afternoon.

Whether you’re on the road or camping, will you be ready for sudden flash flooding? Make sure to enable Wireless Emergency Alerts on your phone. If flooding occurs while you’re outdoors, immediately get to higher ground, and NEVER enter flood waters in a vehicle or on foot. #ohwx

More than 50% of all flood fatalities are vehicle-related. You never know how deep the water is or if the road has been washed away or compromised beneath the water. Don’t risk driving into floodwaters. Turn Around, Don’t Drown! #ohwx

There is a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5 in the darker green shading) for severe weather today clipping the far southeastern counties of our forecast area ahead of a cold front. Warmer prior to frontal passage! #ohwx #pawx

Planning on going out on the lake? Know before you go! A lightning strike to a vessel can be destructive, especially if it results in a fire or loss of electronics. Boaters should use extra caution when thunderstorm conditions exist and have a plan of escape. #ohwx

#SafePlaceSelfie Day this year will be Wednesday, April 8. Do you know your safe place to ride out extreme weather? On April 8, show us your safe place! Take a picture from your safe place and share it it with #SafePlaceSelfie to inspire others. To learn more visit noaa.gov/safeplaceselfie.

🌦️☀️A mix of rain and sun will arrive over the next few days as a pair of systems move through the area. Mainly rain showers are expected, though some thunderstorms are possible, especially on Sunday with a cold front. Pleasant weather Saturday, though cooler near the lakeshore.

Hail is precipitation that forms when thunderstorm updrafts (or rising air) carry raindrops upward into extremely cold areas of the atmosphere, where the raindrops freeze into hailstones. Big updrafts result in big hail. weather.gov/jetstream/hail #ohwx

Tornadoes, large hail, strong winds, heavy rain, and lightning are all hazards associated with severe weather. In order for a thunderstorm to be severe it needs at least one of the following: a tornado, hail ≥ 1 inch in diameter, and/or wind gusts ≥ 58 mph. #ohwx

The forecast continues with dramatic temperature changes through the middle of next week. Sunday could become gusty with a strong cold front coming through. @ohwx @pawx

Tornadoes can happen at any time of day! If severe weather is forecast for your area, take a few quick moments to prepare yourself before lying down for the night.

You know to take shelter immediately if your area receives a Tornado Warning. But what makes a good shelter? Take the time now to figure out your options and make sure you’re Weather-Ready. #ohwx weather.gov/safety/tornado

Temperatures across the regions will steadily warm above normal through this weekend, before rapidly dropping to more seasonable values Monday and Tuesday. Another warm-up to above normal temperatures is possible late next week through the end of the Month.

It is critical to stay informed about possible severe weather when you travel. Know before you go! weather.gov/safety/tornado #ohwx

Ohio’s Statewide Tornado Drill will be taking place in 50 minutes! Do you know your safe place from tornadoes? #ohwx

Cloudy skies today will give way to chances of showers on Thursday and Friday. Temperatures will gradually warm with highs on Friday climbing into the 50s to low 60s. #ohwx #pawx

Tomorrow is Ohio’s Statewide Tornado Drill. 🌪️ To test your readiness, Ohioans are encouraged to participate in the voluntary statewide tornado drill at 9:50 AM on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

Lake effect snow showers will continue through this evening for portions of the snowbelt. An additional 1 to 4 inches is expected with locally higher amount across the elevated terrain. #ohwx #pawx

A few reminders about OUTDOOR warning sirens! - Outdoor warning sirens are NOT meant to be heard indoors or wake you up at night. - Outdoor warning sirens are NOT activated by the NWS. - Outdoor warning sirens should NOT be your only source for weather alerts. #ohwx

Are Wireless Emergency Alerts enabled on your phone? They could save your life! Learn more at: weather.gov/wrn/wea #ohwx