Windy and cool Monday expected in Northeast Ohio

Northeast Ohio's weather on Monday is expected to be windy, cool, and damp. The National Weather Service reports that winds will blow steadily at 18-22 mph, with gusts possibly reaching 40 mph. Cloudy skies will move in throughout the day, and there is a 30% chance of rain starting after 4 p.m. High temperatures will only reach the mid-40s. As night falls, temperatures will drop to the low 30s, increasing the likelihood of rain and snow showers. Wind gusts may still exceed 30 mph overnight. Looking ahead, Tuesday will be breezy but mostly sunny, with highs in the upper 40s. Wednesday and Thursday are also expected to be mostly sunny, with temperatures in the low 40s on Wednesday and in the low 50s on Thursday. Friday brings mostly cloudy skies and a 40% chance of showers, with highs around the mid-50s. Showers are likely over the weekend, but temperatures could reach near 70 degrees on Sunday. On Monday, the Cleveland area will see a gain of two minutes and 47 seconds of daylight, with sunrise at 7:22 a.m. and sunset at 7:43 p.m.