Cleveland Weather Alert: Strong Showers and 35 MPH Gusts Continue Through Tuesday Evening

If you’re in Cleveland, Akron, or Youngstown, keep the umbrella handy and stay weather-aware. A round of strong showers with gusty winds is sweeping across northeast Ohio this Tuesday afternoon, making travel tricky and creating brief periods of heavy rainfall.

Gusty Winds and Downpours Hit Northeast Ohio

According to the National Weather Service in Cleveland, showers and isolated thunderstorms are pushing through north-central and interior northeast Ohio, with the heaviest rain expected this afternoon into early evening. Wind gusts may reach 35 mph, especially in open or elevated areas.

Main impacts:

Brief heavy downpours, reducing visibility

Wind gusts up to 35 mph, especially along I-71 and I-77

Possible minor tree limb damage

Ponding on roads and slick travel conditions

Motorists should use extra caution, especially near Cleveland, Akron, and Youngstown, where roads could become slippery quickly during the heaviest showers.

Thunder Possible, But No Severe Weather Expected

Though thunder and lightning are possible with some of the stronger cells, severe weather is not expected. These are short-lived bursts of rain and wind rather than organized storms.

What to do:

Secure outdoor items like patio furniture or trash bins

Avoid driving through water-covered roads

High-profile vehicles (like trucks and vans) should watch for wind gusts, especially on highways

While conditions aren’t dangerous for most, it’s best to stay indoors during the worst of the rain if possible.

Rain Tapers Off Tonight, But More Showers Possible Midweek

Showers will gradually taper off later tonight, with clearing skies possible by early Wednesday. However, the region isn’t done with rain just yet—unsettled weather could return midweek, bringing more scattered showers and cooler conditions.

Three-Day Forecast for Cleveland, Ohio

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