Overview

• Severe storms on Wednesday produced damaging wind gusts, heavy downpours and prompted multiple tornado warnings across Northeast Ohio.
• Rain showers tapered off by Thursday evening, leading to clear skies and highs in the lower 80s on Friday.
• An upper-level ridge over the eastern U.S. is slated to draw warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico into the region this weekend, creating a heat dome.
• Temperatures are expected to climb into the mid to upper 80s on Saturday and reach 90 degrees on Sunday with heat indices nearing 100°F through Tuesday.
• Forecasters warn of an extreme risk for heat-related illnesses and advise residents to stay hydrated, wear lighter clothing and check on vulnerable populations without air conditioning.