OCALA, FL (352 Today)– Mostly sunny mornings will give way to scattered afternoon thunderstorms across Ocala this Friday through Sunday, with temperatures holding in the upper 80s and light northeast winds, according to the National Weather Service.
Ocala forecast
Here’s the day-by-day outlook:
Friday: Mostly sunny with a high near 87 °F. A slight chance (around 20 %) of showers or thunderstorms arriving after about 2 p.m. Winds from the northeast, 6-8 mph with gusts up to ~17 mph.
Friday night: Mostly clear, low around 70 °F. A 10 % chance of showers or thunderstorms before 8 p.m.
Saturday: Sunny in the morning, with increasing chance of showers or thunderstorms after 2 p.m. High around 86 °F. Northeast winds 7-10 mph, with gusts up to 21 mph.
Saturday night: Mostly clear later, though a 30 % chance of thunderstorms before about 8 p.m. Low near 68 °F.
Sunday: Sunny to partly sunny early; chance of showers or thunderstorms increasing after 2 p.m. High close to 87 °F.
Sunday night: Mostly clear after earlier showers/thunderstorms before 8 p.m. Low around 68 °F.
Tips
- Since afternoon thunderstorms are possible both Saturday and Sunday, try to plan outdoor activities (especially ones in the afternoon) for earlier in the day.
- Carry rain gear just in case – thunderstorms could be brief but intense.
- The mornings will be more pleasant; temperatures will moderate slightly in the evenings.
- Be mindful of gusty northeast winds during afternoons (especially Saturday) when considering boating, hiking, or anything involving exposed ridges or trees.
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