CLEVELAND — Today's forecast is essentially a page taken out of an early summer weather playbook, not March 7. Temperatures started in the 60s this morning, with near-record warmth expected by noon. Then, all eyes turn to severe storms developing on top of the area.
The Storm Prediction Center has introduced an elevated threat for a tornado or two from I-71 points east. While officially a "five-to-10% chance," that basically means an isolated tornado threat. Otherwise, most areas, especially east of I-71 will see drenching downpours and 40+ mph gusts. Some will see 60 mph gusts that can lead to power outages and downed trees.
Timing is 10 am to 4 pm, from west to east. For more details, see this article: https://www.news5cleveland.com/weather/weather-news/growing-weekend-severe-storm-threat-for-northeast-ohio
We then cool down and dry out on Sunday, before more warmth and rain chances return, especially by the middle of the new work week.
DAILY FORECAST:
Saturday: Scattered showers. Few storms. Strong to Severe Possible. Warm again. | High: 75º
Sunday: Mostly dry. Cooler. | High: 57º
Monday: Drier. Partly Sunny. | High: 70º
Tuesday: Showers possible late. Warmer Again. | High: 70º
Wednesday: Showers and few storms. Warm. | High: 60º
Tuesday: Much colder. Isolated flakes. | High: 40º
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