Cleveland is waking up to clear skies and a mild 61°F, but the calm will not last long. Forecasters say showers and thunderstorms are expected Thursday afternoon and will continue into Thursday night on March 26, 2026. High temperatures should climb toward 70°F before storms roll in, and some cells could pack sudden heavy rain or damaging winds. If you have evening plans, keep an eye on alerts, have a backup indoor option and stay flexible.
Severe Threat Ratchets Up
The national outlook took a turn Wednesday night. The Storm Prediction Center upgraded portions of northern Ohio into an Enhanced Risk, which is Level 3 of 5 on its scale. Forecasters there note that very large hail, damaging wind and a few tornadoes are on the table with late-day storms. That higher risk level highlights the potential for fast-moving, organized storms to sweep across the region this afternoon and evening…