CLEVELAND (WJW) — The HEAT ADVISORY remains in effect Tuscarawas, Carroll and Columbiana County until 8 p.m. Friday. Max heat indices between 94-100 across that area.
Added to the heat, the National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for the following counties: Ashland, Erie, Huron and Lorain. That is in effect until 4:15 p.m.
Mostly to partly sunny and very humid today. Scattered slow moving storms develop along the stalled front this afternoon/early evening with sunshine in between.
Thursday Futurecast: Storms develop mainly in our southwestern portion between 1 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Friday Futurecast: Storms developing across the eastern half of the area along the warm front.
Saturday Futurecast: Line of storms in the afternoon along the cold front and mainly in the southeastern portion of our viewing area.
Slow moving/training thunderstorms/downpours will lead to quick 1-2 inches with locally higher amounts in small areas.
Flooding and gusty winds the main severe threat, although a low risk.
While the air temperatures aren’t as hot, the humidity doesn’t drop until the middle of next week. The heat index or what it feels like to the body will still be in the 90s today and tomorrow.
Heat shifts west late this week/weekend and especially next week. Highs look to be in the 70s/lower 80s as we approach 4th of July weekend!
Here’s the latest 8-Day Forecast:
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