19 First Alert Weather Day: Concerns for heavy rain, flooding on Sunday

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The team has activated a 19 First Alert Weather Day for Sunday.

This is for heavy rain with an intense storm that tracks right through our area. No severe storms expected.

BREAKING: Northeast Ohio. 19 First Alert Day activated Sunday. Heavy rain in the forecast. Flood threat is there. No severe storms expected. Just an awful Mother's Day. The team is monitoring. https://t.co/ESQdTDSzb5 pic.twitter.com/MvQRKqAoSm
— Jeff Tanchak (@JeffTanchak19) May 7, 2021

Our latest forecast is indicating rainfall amounts that may exceed 2 inches in some spots. This could cause high water problems, river flooding, and travel disruptions.

The rain threat is all day.

RAIN TRACKER: This is the forecast for Sunday. Latest data indicating up to 2 inches or more of rain. Rivers and creeks will fill up and possibly flood if this verifies. https://t.co/ESQdTDSzb5 pic.twitter.com/alAn9EsJpV
— Jeff Tanchak (@JeffTanchak19) May 7, 2021

Flooding could become an issue as the afternoon wears on and into the evening as the rivers and creeks fill up.

I apologize to all the moms. The day just looks awful.

SUNDAY: Strong area of low pressure tracks through central Ohio. Widespread rain that will be heavy at times. https://t.co/ESQdTDSzb5 pic.twitter.com/hbmfJpVHRf
— Jeff Tanchak (@JeffTanchak19) May 7, 2021

This weather pattern will start to test some patience. The second half of May will be much warmer.