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Northeast Ohio gets taste of summer: Will temperatures hit 90 degrees?

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10 months ago

June 4, 2025

Northeast Ohio gets taste of summer: Will temperatures hit 90 degrees?

CLEVELAND, Ohio — June is here and a big warmup has arrived in Northeast Ohio — but just how hot will it get before a cold front moves in?

A hazy, hot day is on tap Tuesday with temperatures climbing into the mid 80s. Sunshine will be filtered through smoke that is drifting into the region from Canadian wildfires that are burning in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

That wildfire smoke is expected to stay mostly in the upper atmosphere and will filter the sunshine through a whiteish haze in the afternoon. The potential exists for increased near-surface smoke concentration later in the afternoon and into the evening, according to forecasters with the National Weather Service in Cleveland.

Visibility isn’t expected to be impacted, though air quality in the region has already ticked up into the “moderate” range, meaning those who are unusually sensitive to particle pollution should consider reducing activity levels or shortening the amount of time spent active outdoors.

Temperatures in Northern Ohio could get close to the 90-degree mark on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.Courtesy National Weather Service

On Wednesday, temperatures will really heat up as the air is compressed ahead of a cold front that is expected to move through in the evening. Temperatures are forecast to climb into the mid to upper 80s, with Cleveland expected to fall just short of the 90-degree mark.

Unsettled weather moves in Wednesday evening

Most of Wednesday will be dry ahead of the cold front, which will help clear out any lingering wildfire smoke but could bring showers and even a rumble of thunder to the region by late in the evening. While severe weather isn’t expected, the atmosphere will be primed for periods of heavy rainfall, with high moisture levels and moderate instability. This raises the potential for localized flash flooding, particularly where storms “train,” or repeatedly pass over the same area.

Map of Northern Ohio and surrounding states showing expected precipitation June 3-6 — Unsettled weather Wednesday through Saturday morning will bring showers and some storms to Northeast Ohio. Higher amounts are possible wherever downpours or storms develop.Courtesy National Weather Service

The cold front is expected to drop south of the region and stall out, meaning showers and even a thunderstorm could be possible on Thursday and again on Friday.

Temperatures will be noticeably cooler behind the front, with highs reaching into the more seasonable mid 70s on Thursday and Friday.

While showers and storms could stick around into Friday night, they should die down by daybreak Saturday.

Current odds favor fair weather over the region for the weekend, with sunny skies expected both Saturday and Sunday, with high temperatures in the low to mid 70s.

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Cavaliers Owner Dan Gilbert Trolls Fans With Hilarious April Fools’ Day Post

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10 hours ago

April 2, 2026

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Cavaliers Owner Dan Gilbert Trolls Fans With Hilarious April Fools’ Day Post

Dan Gilbert will forever be a hero in the city of Cleveland for the way he runs the Cleveland Cavaliers. He is not afraid to spend his money in the pursuit of winning. That is all fans can ask for in an owner.

His work in Cleveland makes it easy to forget he is a Michigan native and was specifically born in Detroit. Thus, the Michigan ties run deep.

That is why some fans may have been shocked when they saw a tweet Gilbert put out Wednesday morning. Yet all people had to do was check the calendar and read closely to figure out it was all a joke.

Introducing our proposed name for Cleveland’s new WNBA team… THE Ohio Wolverines.
The Midwest work ethic is a real thing. As someone who has spent a lot of time on both sides of the lake, I can tell you that Ohio and Michigan have far more similarities than differences.
We’re… pic.twitter.com/DC2cISudxh
— Dan Gilbert (@cavsdan) April 1, 2026

His pitch? Calling Cleveland’s new WNBA team the “Ohio Wolverines.”

Dan Gilbert has fun at the expense of Cleveland fans

Gilbert even goes as far to suggest the Detroit WNBA franchise call itself the “Michigan Buckeyes.” What he is not joking about is calling Lake Erie “the Midwest’s own Mediterranean.” That is no April Fools’ exaggeration.

The replies seem to show most people understood it as a joke. Yet there are certainly people who were clearly duped, perhaps too prideful to share it on social media.

Gilbert has the grace and goodwill among Cleveland fans to make a joke like this. What would have happened if Jimmy Haslam made a joke on social media to this magnitude? That would have been enough to power local talk shows for a week.

The Dolans, owners of the Guardians, would also not find a big sense of humor among fans.

Gilbert’s spending allows him to get away with these fun pranks

The Cavaliers are among a handful of teams spending over $200 million in cash on player salaries this season. Guardians fans could only dream of such spending, and MLB does not even have a salary cap. Thus, fans are often on Gilbert’s side for his commitment to winning.

This post also reminds fans of the coming WNBA franchise, which will debut in 2028. That team will only add to Gilbert’s portfolio in the city.

His Cavs are also among the favorites to win the NBA title in 2026.

The excitement only continues in the summer, win or lose, as rumors of another LeBron return will loom over the franchise. Such a move would likely be the next time fans would be talking about a Dan Gilbert social media post.

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Tornado touched down in Wayne County on Tuesday night

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22 hours ago

April 2, 2026

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Tornado touched down in Wayne County on Tuesday night

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-0 tornado touched down in Wayne County as severe thunderstorms raced through Northeast Ohio Tuesday evening.

The Wayne County tornado touched down and lifted at 9:56 p.m.

It traveled .11 mile with a width of 75 yards and peak wind of 85 MPH, NWS confirmed.

Tornado touched down in Wayne County on Tuesday night(WOIO)

Tornado warnings were issued in these counties:

Cuyahoga
Geauga
Holmes
Lake
Stark
Wayne

19 News reached out first responders in the areas where tornado sirens were set-off, but there was no significant damage reported.

However, thousands of people remain without power Wednesday.

Check the outage maps by FirstEnergy, Cleveland Public Power, and AEP for the latest developments.

Get the latest on the severe weather on the 19 First Alert Forecast webpage

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Many dealing with damage after severe weather rolled through northeast Ohio

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April 1, 2026

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Many dealing with damage after severe weather rolled through northeast Ohio

CLEVELAND — A line of storms blew through northern Ohio Tuesday night, spurring Tornado Warnings, especially in the Cleveland area.

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Gusts of 74 miles per hour were recorded hitting the region

The storms prompted a Flood Warning overnight, which has since expired; high water remains to be an issue in some areas

More than 30,000 people were without power as of Wednesday morning, mainly in Cuyahoga, Geauga and Lake counties

Gusts of 74 miles per hour were recorded hitting the region, and many are waking up without power on Wednesday morning, with some debris to clean up.

The storms prompted a Flood Warning overnight, and high water remains to be an issue in some areas.

As of Wednesday morning, more than 30,000 people were without power, mostly in Cuyahoga, Geauga and Lake counties. Cleveland Metropolitan School District announced some schools are closed due to power outages as well.

In an update early Wednesday, Cleveland Public Power said it has worked through the night and restored power to approximately 75% of customers.

“Our crews are facing challenges such as uprooted trees and aluminum siding as well other debris blown into powerlines. We appreciate your patience as they work as quickly and safely as possible to restore power,” Cleveland Public Power wrote in a post on Facebook.

To submit photos of storm damage, click here.

The National Weather Service reported multiple trees down, including a tree that went through a house in Wayne County. There are also massive trees blocking sidewalks and roadways, including in Shaker Heights.

Over in Willoughby Hills, fire and police warned of high water from the Chagrin River, creating flood hazards. Some roads were closed in the area, including Bishop Road and White Road. Flooding was also reported along SOM Center Road. The river crested at about 15 feet at 4 a.m. Wednesday.

“Police, Fire and Service Departments are actively working to address these issues and assist residents,” Willoughby Hills Police said. “Please use extreme caution while driving. Do NOT attempt to drive through water of unknown depth.”

(Willoughby Hills Fire Department)

To the western side of the state, Toledo also faced some damage from the strong storms.

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