OCALA, FL (352today.com) – We’re entering the rainy season in North Central Florida and right on cue, the forecast from the National Weather Service (NWS) has the chance of rain every day. Some days could dump heavy rainfall and cause localized flooding in streets, ditches, creeks and rivers.
NWS meteorologists say there will be several rounds of strong to isolated severe thunderstorms Monday afternoon through Wednesday.
In addition to the flooding potential, the NWS says the weather systems will also bring damaging winds, frequent lightning and heavy rain.
So, stay weather aware this week.
Ocala Forecast
Here’s your day-by-day outlook from the National Weather Service.
Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5 p.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. East wind 6 to 13 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2 a.m., then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5 a.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2 p.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 101. Breezy, with a south wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2 a.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 87. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8 p.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday: A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Sunny, with a high near 92.
Thursday Night: A 10% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Friday: A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Friday Night: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
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