OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Get ready, because this week is going to be a scorcher. Near-record heat is expected through Wednesday, with the hottest part of the day hitting between 2 and 6 p.m. It’s a good time to stay cool, take it easy outside, and drink plenty of water.

The National Weather Service urges everyone to look out for signs of heat illness and never leave kids or pets in the car — not even for a minute. Temperatures inside can rise fast and turn deadly. Keep an eye on loved ones and check in on neighbors, especially the elderly.

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

Monday: Patchy fog before 9 a.m. Otherwise, mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.

Monday Night: Patchy fog after 5 a.m. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 69. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Tuesday: Patchy fog before 8 a.m. Otherwise, sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Thursday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 20%

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 93.

Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 63.

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