A slow-moving cold front will drift into Ohio on Saturday, bringing with it an increased threat for storms. A few of those storms could become strong or even severe.

What You Need To Know

  • We expect storms to recharge during the early to mid-afternoon on Saturday

  • A broken line of intense storms will move north to south across the state late Saturday

  • A few storms could produce damaging wind gusts, hail and even a brief tornado

Most of the state is under a slight severe risk (level 2 of 5) on Saturday, with an increased threat for parts of Northeast Ohio under an enhanced risk (level 3 of 5).

The overall focus for storms will impact areas along and north of I-70 through late Saturday, but a few storms will be possible farther south, especially during the evening.

 

Some of these storms could be strong, with the brief potential for damaging wind gusts and even some large hail. We also can't rule out an isolated tornado.

A brief break on Sunday

By late Saturday evening, the storms are forecast to weaken as the front stalls and shifts back northward.

This will lead to a quiet and warm Sunday. However, the front is forecast to move back into Ohio on Monday, bringing with it a renewed threat for showers and the potential for more strong storms during the afternoon and evening.

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