352 WORKWEEK WEATHER FORECAST OCT. 19-23: Firmly fall?

Days in the 70s and nights in the 50s—could autumn finally be here in force?

On the left is a light pole with autumn-colored leaves hanging from it. To the right of that is a sign that reads, "Historic Downtown Square Ocala." In the background is a large tree, shading both the sign and the light pole. Further behind the tree is a white gazebo on the right and slow traffic on the left.

352todayIt's beginning to feel a lot like summer's thinking about maybe clocking out soon.

MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – So we kinda got it wrong about no rain at all over the weekend, but it certainly turned out to be beautiful toward the end.

The autumn-y vibe should continue throughout the week in North Central Florida according to the National Weather Service. Temps on average will be almost 10 degrees lower than last week, with days in the 70s and night temps dropping all the way down to 55. The first part of the week is going to be pretty gusty, too, adding to the fall feel.

Monday, October 19: Sunny, with a high near 77. Northeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Monday night: Clear, with a low around 55. North wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.

Tuesday, October 20: Sunny, with a high near 77. North wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
Tuesday night: Clear, with a low around 56. North wind 3 to 6 mph. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.

Wednesday, October 21: Sunny, with a high near 79.
Wednesday night: Clear, with a low around 55.

Thursday, October 22: Sunny, with a high near 78.
Thursday night: Clear, with a low around 55.

Friday, October 23: Sunny, with a high near 78.
Friday night: Clear, with a low around 60.