OCALA, FL (352today.com) -Welcome to the first week of hurricane season — and right on cue, those familiar afternoon showers are rolling in. It’s nothing out of the ordinary for Florida this time of year, but a good reminder that the season is officially here.
Now’s the perfect time to get ahead of the game. Check your supply kit, restock what’s missing, and talk through an evacuation plan with your family. A little preparation now can make a big difference later. Go to our Hurricane Weather Center for all of your resources and a checklist you can print.
Here’s your day-by-day outlook from the National Weather Service.
Monday: A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Monday Night: A 10% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m. Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m. Sunny, with a high near 93. Light east wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.
Tuesday Night: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 p.m., then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday: A 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93.
Friday Night: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
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