Climate & Environment

Toledo Braces for Heat Wave Followed by Severe Storm Threat

By Ross Ellet

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Residents can expect a hot and humid Wednesday, with partly cloudy skies and high temperatures in the low to middle 90s. The heat index is expected to feel closer to 100 degrees. There is only a 20% chance of rain during the afternoon, though a few storms could develop late in the evening across the northern part of the region.

Thursday will bring another round of heat and humidity, with highs near 90 degrees and a heat index around 100. Thunderstorms are likely in the late afternoon and could continue into the evening. Some of these storms may become severe, bringing risks of damaging winds, heavy rainfall, intense lightning, and small hail.

On Friday, temperatures will drop slightly into the middle 80s, with a chance of rain throughout the day. Showers and thunderstorms are likely to persist into Friday night and early Saturday morning.

Saturday will see cooler conditions, with highs around 80 degrees and partly cloudy skies. Sunday and Monday are expected to remain mild, with highs ranging from the upper 70s to low 80s.

By the middle of next week, temperatures are forecast to rise again, approaching the 90-degree mark.