Cool Day Ends, Heat and Storms Roll In
Cleveland, Ohio, USAFri May 15 2026
Northeast Ohio will see one last cool Thursday before a warm spell starts.
Lake‑effect rain is still in the air early, especially east of Cleveland.
The sky will clear from west to east as the day goes on, but temperatures stay about 15 degrees below normal.
Highs will be in the mid‑to‑upper 50s, with the lowest near Lake Erie where clouds linger.
Wind from the west or northwest will make it feel brisk sometimes.
Thursday night stays mostly dry as high pressure moves in.
Lows drop into the 40s, and some inland spots may fall to the upper 30s when skies clear.
Patchy frost could appear in the coldest areas.
Friday starts the warming trend.
Highs climb to the upper 60s and near 70 degrees.
Cloud cover will grow later in the day as a warm front approaches.
Weekend storms and heat arrive next.
A warm front lifts north Friday night, then a cold front comes from the northwest Saturday into Saturday night.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms will appear Friday night through Sunday.
Saturday afternoon and evening offer the best chance for rain, especially in the afternoons.
Temperatures rise to the upper 70s and mid‑80s, making it feel very humid.
Some storms Saturday could become strong or severe because the air has enough warmth, moisture, and wind energy.
Rain may linger Saturday night, with more scattered showers on Sunday.
Sunday stays warm but a bit cooler than Saturday, highs in the upper 70s to about 80 degrees.
Early next week brings even hotter weather.
Highs reach the mid‑80s to near 90 degrees Monday and Tuesday, feeling like midsummer.
Monday will be mostly dry and hot; showers and thunderstorms return Tuesday night as another cold front moves in.
Wednesday sees cooler air as that front passes, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms again.
Temperatures drop back into the 70s.
