SEVERE STORM POTENTIAL: Widely scattered storms could become strong or severe Thursday afternoon

CLEVELAND — It has been hot, humid and dry for most of the day. However, that is all about to change. A cold front is going to move throughout Northeast Ohio this afternoon and into tonight.

SEVERE POTENTIAL: If you are out and about this afternoon - stay weather aware! The Storm Prediction Center has issued a severe weather risk for the most of the viewing area. There is a slight risk posted for about half of the area, mainly along and to the east of I-71. This is a 2/5 risk level and means that a few severe storms are possible in the yellow area. The slight risk includes Cleveland, Wooster, Mansfield, Akron, Canton, Mentor, New Philly and Ashtabula.

RELIEF FROM THE HEAT: Cooler air will be moving in for Father's Day Weekend! The coolest day will be Saturday. We may not even crack 70 degrees on Saturday. The weekend also looks mainly dry.Severe Thunderstorm Warnings have been issued for Ashland, Ashtabula, Geauga, Lake, Wayne, and Richland counties until various times this afternoon, generally between 3:15 p.m. and 3:45 p.m.

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