CLEVELAND — Get ready for another rainstorm. This afternoon the rain may be heavier, with much stronger winds. I cannot rule out wind gusts of up to 40 to 50 km per hour and the occasional thunderclap. Rain should taper off around sunset as we shift our focus to a RAPID temperature drop. Temperatures will be around 40 degrees and even above 30 degrees in the early evening.

The coldest air arrives after the rain. Winds should ease after midnight through Thursday and temperatures drop into the 30s for highs, along with rain and snow moving in by morning. Accumulations will be light on Thursday. Warm soil, warm air, rain and slush will all counteract any hope of snow accumulation. However, roads may be slippery from Thursday morning through Saturday.

DAILY FORECAST:

Wednesday: Falling temperatures. Windy with lots of rain. | High: 57º Early

Thursday: Windy and colder with a mix of rain and snow. Mud accumulations possible. | High: 38º

Friday: Lake effect rain. Can mix with wet snow. Windy.| High: 45º

Saturday: There are still a few lake effect showers left. Still windy.| High: 47º

Sunday: Dryer. Partly cloudy.| High: 49º

Monday: Partly cloudy. Isolated chance of showers.| High: 52º

Tuesday: Insulated shower. Partly cloudy. Cooler.| High: 45º

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