Showers, chilly nights highlight this week's weather forecast in Greater Akron

There's a pretty good chance the region's parched lawns might get a bit of relief this week.

The National Weather Service says there's a chance for showers and even a few thunderstorms during much of the work week.

No severe storms are expected in the region.

As of Monday morning, about 2½ inches of rain have fallen so far in July at the Akron Canton Airport.

The average July monthly rainfall over the last 40 years at the airport is around 2.45 inches.

Drought continues

Despite already hitting the average rainfall for the month in Greater Akron, the U.S. Drought Monitor says the region is still considered to be in a drought.

The bulk of the rain so far this month in Greater Akron fell over two days on July 3 and 4.

All of Summit County and portions of Medina, Wayne, Portage and Stark counties are considered to be in a moderate drought.

Under moderate drought conditions, the effects can range from impacts on landscaping companies, fewer mosquitoes and an impact on farm crops, including corn.

As of now, roughly 70% of the state is suffering from some drought conditions with extreme southeastern Ohio under a severe drought.

What's the forecast for the week?

Monday: A slight chance of showers between noon and 2 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 83. Light and variable wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday night: Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 65. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light south wind.

Wednesday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11 a.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday: A chance of showers before 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 83.

Friday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 87.

Saturday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

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This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Showers, chilly nights highlight this week's weather forecast in Greater Akron