Cleveland is waking up to a cloudy, muggy Tuesday morning on April 14, 2026, with temperatures sitting in the mid-to-upper 60s and a steady southwesterly breeze. The quiet start will not last long. Rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected to roll through the region through Thursday, with the biggest concerns focused on heavy downpours and gusty winds tonight into Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
Tuesday Timing And Winds
Tuesday’s high should reach close to 79°F on April 14, with southwest winds around 16 mph and gusts that could hit 28 mph by this afternoon. Showers and a few thunderstorms are possible before 11 a.m., with more chances for rain and rumbles of thunder around midday and again this evening into the overnight hours. Tonight’s low will be near 63°F.
New rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch are possible during the day, with higher totals expected tonight. If storms stall or repeatedly track over the same areas, localized flooding could develop, according to the National Weather Service.
Wednesday And Flooding Concerns
Wednesday, April 15, is looking wetter overall, with a high near 77°F and showers and thunderstorms likely through the afternoon and evening. Forecasters say multiple rounds of moderate to heavy rain could drop one to two inches in some locations through early Thursday. That kind of repeated soaking boosts the odds of urban and small-stream flooding, while damaging wind gusts remain the main severe-weather threat.
This forecast updates Monday’s outlook. For more context on the wind setup that is feeding this stormy stretch, check out Warm Winds Whip Cleveland.
What To Do Today
If you are out on the roads, be ready for brief heavy downpours that can quickly cut visibility and for gusty crosswinds that can nudge your vehicle around. Do not drive through standing water, and give extra space to high-profile vehicles that are more vulnerable to wind…