Saturday marked the 11th consecutive day with highs reaching or surpassing 80°F in Cleveland. We’re closing in on the record for the longest stretch of 80°F+ weather in September, which currently stands at 13 days.
Additionally, Saturday was the 14th straight day without any measurable rainfall, tying the record for the longest dry period in September. The last time Cleveland saw rain was September 7th, so a little precipitation is certainly needed!
As of 8:43 AM today, fall has officially begun, yet summer’s warmth continues. Expect high temperatures in the mid-80s, significantly above the average September 22nd high of 74°F.
Clouds and rain are expected Sunday night; highs will drop to mid-70s by Monday.For those heading to the Browns game on Sunday, temperatures will warm quickly through the 60s and 70s in the morning. By kickoff, temperatures will be in the low 80s.
Clouds will begin to build up by the afternoon and evening, with a patch of rain and a few rumbles of thunder moving from west to east across Northeast Ohio overnight.
Monday morning will see scattered rain showers, which should taper off throughout the day, leaving Monday afternoon mostly dry. Highs will dip into the mid to upper 70s, signaling the likely end of this 80-degree streak.
On Tuesday, a low-pressure system and cold front will bring a good chance of widespread rain, making it the wettest day of the upcoming week.
Rainfall totals from Sunday night through Wednesday are expected to range between 0.5 to 1.5 inches, which, while not enough to fully counter the recent dry spell, will provide some much-needed moisture.
The end of the week looks dry with temperatures settling into the mid-70s. Here’s your latest 8-day forecast: