Samantha Roberts

Cleveland

Meteorologist at WOIO-TV (Cleveland, OH)

I put on fake eyelashes and predict the future. Meteorologist. Sometimes I write poems. Appalachian girl. Tennessee grad. GBO.

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May was cool and damp

5 days ago | cleveland19.com | Samantha Roberts

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - May 2025 was not one of the top-10 coolest Mays on record, and it was not one of the top-10 wettest on record...but it was cooler and wetter than normal...by quite a bit!The average temperature at Cleveland Hopkins last month was 57.9 degrees. That’s 3.3 degrees below normal. That may not seem very cold but when you look more deeply into the data, it’s clear that May did not live up to anyone’s expectations of a (traditionally, anyway) warmer month.
Northeast Ohio weather: Summer-like heat arrives this week; wildfire smoke lingers

6 days ago | cleveland19.com | Samantha Roberts

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - After a cooler-than-normal weekend, temperatures will be rising significantly over the coming days. Afternoon highs will soar into the mid to upper 70s on Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday will feature highs in the mid to upper 80s. Wednesday will be the hottest day out of the next 10. The 19 First Alert Weather Team is forecasting highs near 90 degrees Wednesday afternoon!The other big weather story at this time is the return of Canadian wildfire smoke.
Northeast Ohio weather: Fog likely overnight; wet pattern finally breaks down Wednesday

1 month ago | cleveland19.com | Samantha Roberts

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The low pressure system that’s been bringing cloudy and damp conditions for several days is moving over northern Ohio as we speak. This system will move away Wednesday, and sunshine will gradually return to our neck of the woods. In the meantime, clouds will rule the evening. Expect scattered rain showers before 8:00 p.m.Fairly widespread fog will develop overnight.
Northeast Ohio weather: Drying out this evening; humidity lingers into next week

Aug 3, 2024 | cleveland19.com | Samantha Roberts

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Talk about an active and unsettled start to the weekend!Strong, precipitation-loaded thunderstorms have brought quite a bit of rainfall to some areas on this Saturday. As is often the case with Summertime thunderstorms, these have been quite scattered. While some areas have experienced drought-busting rain today, others have seen very little. Akron-Canton Airport: 4.22 inches of rain today. 4.17 inches of that was between 10:25 AM and 12:10 PM.
Northeast Ohio weather: High heat and humidity linger; storms return Thursday

Jul 31, 2024 | cleveland19.com | Samantha Roberts

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - While a few very isolated thunderstorms are possible this afternoon (and into the evening) most areas will remain rain-free until Thursday. Any thunderstorm that does develop will have the capacity to produce heavy rain and gusty winds. Tonight’s other big weather story will be the stifling humidity across northeast Ohio. Thunderstorm chances will increase Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
19 First Alert Weather Days: Severe storms possible Saturday afternoon and Sunday evening

May 24, 2024 | cleveland19.com | Samantha Roberts

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - After a beautiful ending to the work week, the weather will turn quite unsettled for Memorial Day weekend. Scattered storms will develop Saturday afternoon, but the morning hours will be beautiful. Some storms may be strong to severe. The main threats will be damaging winds, heavy rain, and hail. A tornado cannot be ruled out. The greatest risk for severe weather will be along and east of I-77.
April 2024 tied for 4th-warmest on record in Cleveland

May 1, 2024 | cleveland19.com | Samantha Roberts |Erika Paige

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - April 2024 was tied for the 4th warmest April on record in Cleveland!The average temperature at Cleveland Hopkins last month was 54.5 degrees. That’s 4.1 degrees above normal. 21 days last month featured above-average temperatures. Cleveland Hopkins reported four 80 degrees days, three of which occurred consecutively from April 27th through the 29th. It was also a warmer-than-normal month in Akron.
Northeast Ohio weather: Cool & windy day ahead; Freeze Watch overnight

Apr 19, 2024 | cleveland19.com | Samantha Roberts

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - This weekend will be much cooler than what you might expect for late-April!Temperatures will only climb up to about 50 degrees today. In Cleveland, that’s 13 degrees below normal for today’s date. Today’s other big weather story will be the wind. Winds will gust upwards of 30 to 35 mph, making things feel even chillier than the actual air temperature!Other than a passing sprinkle, most of today will be dry.
Northeast Ohio weather: Rain moves in early Friday; chilly weekend ahead

Apr 18, 2024 | cleveland19.com | Samantha Roberts

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Skies are gradually clearing across northeast Ohio this afternoon. Our next cold front is, unfortunately, waiting in the wings!This system will move in from the west after 3:00 a.m.This is when scattered showers and rumbles of thunder will move into our western counties. Light sleepers, take heed!The good news is we are not anticipating any severe weather. Friday will begin with cloudy skies and scattered showers.
Northeast Ohio weather: Wintry mix this evening; snow on Friday

Apr 4, 2024 | cleveland19.com | Samantha Roberts

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - You know what they say! “An upper level low is the weatherperson’s woe!”Well, that’s what we say in the world of weather, anyway!That’s the kind of weather scenario we’re dealing with right now, with persistent cloud cover and pockets of rain mixing with snow and graupel. Unfortunately, the sprawling upper level low pressure system will linger nearby through the first half of the weekend.