1 week Ago By Sienna Brooks
The National Weather Service in Cleveland has laid out what Ohioans can expect weather-wise in the coming days. In a nutshell, it's going to be a carousel of high pressures and cold fronts beginning today and rolling into early next week. Today, we're seeing a brief period of tranquility as high pressure takes charge, according to the NWS Cleveland's area forecast discussion.
But don't get too cozy—the high will give way to a cold front tonight through Saturday.For those yearning for a little wind in their hair, you're in luck. Swathes of north-central and northwestern Ohio will experience wind gusts hitting 25 to 30 mph, with parts near the I-75 corridor potentially seeing gusts as high as 35 mph this afternoon into tonight.
High clouds are expected to saunter in from the west this afternoon, prepping the stage for increased precipitation chances tonight as the cold front dances in. The NWS Cleveland forecast mentions that initially, rain showers could play hard to get due to dry surface air, but that's likely to change overnight, especially in the eastern areas as the front moves eastward.Looking to Saturday, don't be misled by the sun's cheery disposition—temperatures will only reach the mid to upper 30s in NE Ohio and NW Pennsylvania.
As we move into Saturday night, temperatures drop further—downright flirty with the 20s and upper teens, especially in NW Pennsylvania, per the NWS discussion. Sunday ushers in another system, which could drum up a "brief mix of rain/snow before quickly turning over to rain," particularly as we head into the afternoon and the ground gets a chance to warm up a bit.Aviation interests, be advised: VFR (Visual Flight Rules) conditions are expected to dominate for most of the TAF (Terminal Aerodrome Forecast) period.
However, a "Small Craft Advisory remains in effect east of Vermilion through 10 AM," as reported by NWS Cleveland. Southwest winds will pick up this afternoon, necessitating caution due to higher wave conditions likely behind the coming cold front.As for the longer stretch, Tuesday onwards forecasts a chill with potential precipitation hanging in the balance, depending on the track of another trough moving across the Midwest.
It's a game of wait-and-see regarding rain or snow as the model consistency isn't the best, so keep an eye out for updates..
