Scattered Thunderstorms Likely In Northeast Ohio

CLEVELAND — Scattered thunderstorms are likely to develop Wednesday evening in Northeast Ohio, the National Weather Service said.

The storms could bring damaging wind gusts and heavy rain. Localized flooding will be possible, particularly along and south of U.S. Route 30.

Storms are most likely to form along and east of the I-71 corridor, the National Weather Service said.

The following counties may see thunderstorms on Wednesday: Lucas, Wood, Ottawa, Sandusky, Erie, Lorain, Cuyahoga, lake, Hancock, Seneca, Huron, Medina, Summit, Wyandot, Crawford, Richland, Ashland, Wayne, Marion, Morrow, Holmes, and Knox.

Thunderstorms are possible Thursday, but will likely break up by Friday morning. By Saturday, temperatures will have dropped into the mid-70s, with sunny blue skies. That'll likely be good news for Ohioans looking to enjoy Independence Day festivities.