OCALA, FL (352today.com) – After a weekend washout where rain canceled or postponed multiple events including the Daytona 500, the sun returns just in time to head back to work.
For those enjoying Monday off for President’s Day, the weather will improve enough to enjoy outdoor activities.
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The National Weather Service forecast calls for cold nights for much of the week, but the days warm up nicely. The overnight low temps are prompting cold night shelters to open in Gainesville several nights this week.
Ocala Forecast
Here’s your day-by-day outlook from the National Weather Service.
Tonight: Rain, mainly before 10 p.m. Low around 45. North wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday/Washington’s Birthday: Mostly cloudy through mid-morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 66. North wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 39. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 39.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 68.
Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 42.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 72.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Friday: A 40% chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Windy.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Breezy.
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