Overview

• Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected Tuesday across Northeast Ohio, especially along and east of I-71, with some areas under a flood watch for heavy rain
• The Storm Prediction Center has placed much of the region under a level 1 marginal risk for severe storms on Wednesday, with damaging wind gusts as the primary hazard
• A cold front will bring additional rain and storms Wednesday night into Thursday morning before humidity drops behind its passage
• High pressure will build into the region by Friday, setting the stage for a summer heat dome and above-normal temperatures over the weekend
• Temperatures could reach the 90s as early as Sunday, with heat indices nearing 100 degrees according to the Climate Prediction Center