The Power of 5 weather team reports that this morning the sky over Cleveland and surrounding Cuyahoga County is still dotted with a few lingering showers, mostly south of the city. Those light rains are expected to evaporate by early sunrise, clearing the way for a dramatic temperature swing.
Once the sun climbs higher, southwest breezes will stir, and temperatures will climb into the mid 70s this afternoon. That puts the region just a few degrees shy of its historic November highs, a rare warmth for this time of year. Residents should savor the brief heat, as Wednesday promises a very different mood.
Wednesday’s heavy rain and gusty winds
By late Wednesday morning, scattered showers will return, but the most significant impact arrives in the afternoon. Meteorologists anticipate periods of heavy rain accompanied by gusts that could exceed 30 mph. Even as the rain pushes temperatures back toward the low 70, the combination of wind and moisture creates a flooding risk, especially where storm drains are clogged with fallen leaves.
Wet foliage can block drainage channels, slowing runoff and raising the likelihood of street flooding. Homeowners with a nearby storm drain are urged to clear leaves while the ground is still dry, reducing the chance of water backing up during Wednesday’s downpour.
Cooler November transition and short-term outlook
After Wednesday’s system moves through, the area will settle into more typical November conditions. Afternoon highs are expected to dip into the 40s and 50s, offering a crisp, season-appropriate feel. The 5-day forecast outlines a gradual cooling trend:
- Sunday: Isolated showers possible, high near 70°.
- Monday: Mostly cloudy, slim chance of rain, high 70°.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, warm, high 74°.
- Wednesday: Cloudy with rain moving in, high 73°.
- Thursday: Additional rain, possible thunderstorms, high 67°.
Even though the clocks fall back this weekend, the “extra hour” of darkness will not keep temperatures low for long. Sunday will see the sun rise before 7 a.m. and set around 5:20 p.m., but the lingering warmth will keep the mercury near the 70-degree mark.
Regional focus and team contacts
The forecast is broken into five hyper-local zones, with the Cleveland Metro Region covering cities such as Cleveland, Parma, Westlake, Berea, Strongsville, Independence, Solon, Beachwood, and Euclid. The Snowbelt Region includes Mentor, Geneva, Ashtabula, Bainbridge, and Chardon, while the west, south, and Akron-Canton regions receive separate outlooks.
For real-time updates, follow the Power of 5 team members on social media: Trent Magill, Katie McGraw, Phil Sakal, and Allan Nosoff. Their posts provide the latest radar imagery, safety tips, and any rapid changes to the forecast.
Today’s sunshine and near-record warmth are fleeting gifts before a wet, windy Wednesday reshapes the weather, ushering in a cooler, more typical November week.
