Cleveland, OH – Strong southwest winds are expected to impact much of Ohio on Friday, bringing gusts up to 45 mph and temperatures soaring into the 80s.
According to the National Weather Service Cleveland office, the windiest conditions will develop late Friday morning into the afternoon, with the most intense gusts—around 40 mph—likely along and west of the I-77 corridor. Isolated gusts could reach up to 45 mph, especially in areas such as Findlay, Fremont, and Marion. Gusty winds will diminish gradually through the evening hours, tapering off by 10 p.m.
These gusts coincide with an unseasonably warm air mass, pushing daytime highs into the upper 70s and low 80s across northern and central Ohio. Cities including Toledo, Sandusky, Cleveland, and Akron can expect breezy, dry conditions that may impact outdoor plans and travel…