Weather Update: Dec. 13 to Dec. 16

Sunny today ahead of rain later this week.

There must be an old man snoring somewhere. Today might be sunny, but the rest of this week looks dim. Starting Tuesday night, rain will be washing over Cuyahoga Falls. Let's hope this doesn't mean more flooding.   What the week looks like according to The National Weather Service: Tuesday: High 43, mostly sunny Wednesday: High 48, 60 percent chance of rain Thursday: High 54, 90 percent chance of rain Friday: High 36, 30 percent chance of snow, mostly sunny

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Poll: Your Pick—Rain or Snow?

Choose your winter weather preference with our poll.

The holiday lights are up, seasonal songs are humming on the radio at every store and the grass is still green.  Yes, that’s right – green.  At this rate, a white Dec. 25 seems minscule and distant, but we all know how weather can be around here. Maybe all this rain will turn to snow and boost the holiday spirit beyond songs and lights. So, given the choice, which would you pick: rain or snow?

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Cuyahoga Falls Weekend Weather Outlook

Expect soggy conditions and cloudy skies.

Friday: Showers with a high of 65 degrees. The chance for rain lingers into the evening hours, mainly before 7 p.m., with a low near 51 degrees. Saturday: Mostly cloudy skies with a 50-percent chance for showers. Highs are expected to reach the mid 60s and dip into the 50s at night. Sunday: A 30-percent chance for showers, otherwise expect mostly cloudy skies with a high near 68 degrees. In the evening low will drop to 54 degrees. Click here to see your extended forecast. Information provided by the National Weather Service.

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Cuyahoga Falls Weekend Weather Outlook

Find out what to expect outdoors before you make your weekend plans.

Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers, with the best chance for thunderstorms after 12 p.m. Otherwise, expect cloudy skies with a high near 74 degrees. Temperatures will dip to 61 degrees in the evening with a 50 percent chance for rain. Saturday: Scattered showers with the possibility for thunderstorms. Highs will reach the mid 70s. The chance for rain is 40 percent. The chance for showers is less likely into the evening hours with a low near 59 degrees. Sunday: Forecasters are calling for a 40 percent chance for showers and thunderstorms. Otherwise, you’ll notice mostly cloudy skies with a high near 75 degrees. Evening lows in the upper 50s. Click here to find the extended forecast! Information provided by the National Weather Service.

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Falls Forecast: Scattered Storms Possible Sunday

Find out when we'll have the best chance for wet weather.

The chance for precipitation throughout the day is slight at 20 percent. Keep your sunscreen and a water bottle on hand, as forecasters call for partly sunny skies with a high near 89 degrees. Tonight, skies will become mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms. The best chance for storms will be after 7 p.m.

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Around the Patch: Record Rainfall, New Clinic!

Catch up on what's happening in towns nearby!

Five Minutes with: a USGS Hydrologist: More than 5 inches of rainfall soaked Fairlawn in about two hours, a rare, severe weather event. Learn about the damage left behind. Viewfinder: Residents Pack Cleveland Clinic Open House: See the new medical center up close! City Plans to Continue to Fight New Stormwater Management Fees: Brecksville City Council will find a special counsel to represent them in the case.

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Update: Severe Thunderstorm Warning Expired

Storms with heavy rain and thunder expected across the region.

Keep your umbrellas handy this afternoon! The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Summit County early Monday afternoon. Forecasters upgraded the watch to a warning.  Click here to watch the storms pass through town-- you can see the radar live via the WKYC.com interactive map. The watch is in effect until 5 p.m. Monday afternoon. Damaging winds are the main threat and forecasters say torrential downpours are also a possibility.

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Flood Advisory Issued for Summit County

Forecasters warn of excessive runoff and possible flooding.

A Flood Advisory is in effect for Summit County until 1 p.m. Thursday. The National Weather Service reports runoff from the storm could cause minor flooding of low lying and poorly drained streets. Flooding near creeks, streams and ditches is likely. Forecasters remind motorists to not drive vehicles into areas where water covers the roadway, as the depth might not be safe to cross.

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April Showers This Year Bring More May Showers

Soggy ground disrupts activity for farmers, nurseries, athletes.

If this spring has seemed a bit rainier than usual, you’re not imagining things. The excess in precipitation is affecting local businesses that depend on cooperative weather, including farms, nurseries and golf courses. It’s keeping backyard gardeners and spring sports enthusiasts out of commission as well. The National Weather Service reported rain was 1.55 inches above normal for April this year, with 4.94 inches of rain in the Akron-Canton reporting area. Cleveland had a record 6.89 inches of rain in April. May is also above average at this stage in the month, according to the weather service. So far May has 2.59 inches of rain in Akron-Canton, 0.41 inches above normal as of May 17. Rain remains in the forecast. The National Weather …

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VIDEO Rainy, Slow Start to Election Day

Voters head to the polls to decide on two levies.

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