Cleveland, Ohio – Drivers across northern Ohio could face a wet and stormy commute Thursday morning as a cold front sweeps through the region, bringing widespread rain and scattered thunderstorms by daybreak. Impacts may be most severe along and east of the I-77 corridor, where rain may linger into early afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Cleveland, the first round of showers is expected to arrive before sunrise Thursday, with embedded thunderstorms moving in by 7 a.m. Heavier downpours and isolated thunder could develop late morning and early afternoon as the cold front pushes through, especially in areas like Akron, Canton, and Youngstown.
Rainfall rates may reduce visibility and slow traffic during the morning rush. Commuters are urged to use headlights, reduce speed, and allow extra time on wet roads. Ponding is possible in low-lying areas, though widespread flooding is not expected…