OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Time to bundle up, once again. A Cold Weather Advisory and Freeze Warning remain in effect early Friday morning as temperatures plunge to near-record lows.

Wind chills could dip as low as 18 degrees, making for a dangerously cold start to the weekend. With actual temperatures expected to drop to 25 degrees, please take precautions to protect yourself, pets, and plants from the freezing conditions.

These frigid temperatures could pose risks for vulnerable individuals, including children, the elderly, and those without adequate shelter. If you have outdoor plants or pets, make sure they have proper warmth and protection.

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Ocala Forecast

Here’s your day-by-day outlook from the National Weather Service.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 59. Wind chill values as low as 25 early. Northeast wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Northeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light north after midnight.

Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming northeast around 6 mph.

Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Calm wind.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.

Sunday Night: A 20% chance of showers after 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.

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