Northeast Ohio Braces for Heavy Rain, Possible Storms Midweek

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Residents across northern Ohio can expect a quiet stretch of weather Sunday through Monday before a significant storm system brings periods of moderate to heavy rain and the potential for stronger thunderstorms Tuesday night through Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.

Why it matters

The upcoming storm system could bring heavy rainfall and the possibility of severe thunderstorms to the Northeast Ohio region, which may lead to flooding, power outages, and other weather-related disruptions that residents should prepare for.

The details

The storm system will lift a warm front north through the area late Tuesday, followed by a strong cold front late Wednesday. Forecasters expect two rounds of rainfall during this period, the first arriving Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, with a possible brief lull in heavier rainfall late Wednesday morning before rain returns Wednesday afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service puts the probability at 50 to 70 percent that much of the area will receive at least one inch of rainfall Tuesday night through Wednesday, with the highest chances for two inches or more falling just west of the local area.

• Today's weather will feature improving conditions, with conditions clearing from west to east by midday or early afternoon.
• High pressure will build over the region through Monday, bringing a period of relatively calm weather before the active pattern returns midweek.
• The approaching storm system will lift a warm front north through the area late Tuesday, followed by a strong cold front late Wednesday.
• The first round of rainfall is expected to arrive Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, with a possible brief lull in heavier rainfall late Wednesday morning before rain returns Wednesday afternoon and evening.
• The storm system will also bring a brief transition from rain to snow Wednesday night into Thursday morning.

What they’re saying

What’s next

Residents should monitor updated forecasts as the storm approaches and be prepared for the possibility of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and a brief transition to snow.