OCALA, FL (352today.com) – As you return to work following the long holiday weekend, prepare for a SCORCHER!
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a heat advisory from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday.
The meteorologists say you should expect heat index values up to 111 degrees across North Central Florida.
The NWS says the hot temperatures combined with high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
To protect yourself and others take these steps:
- Drink plenty of fluids
- Stay in an air-conditioning
- Stay out of the sun
- Check on relatives and neighbors
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If you have to be outside, take extra precautions including:
- Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing
- Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening
- Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke
Ocala Forecast
Here’s your day-by-day outlook from the NWS.
Today: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m. High near 95. Heat index values as high as 112. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8 p.m. Low around 76. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday: Rain and thunderstorms before 11 a.m., then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., then showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. High near 89. Heat index values as high as 103. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8 p.m. Low around 76. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. High near 89. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8 p.m. Low around 76. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m. High near 91. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8 p.m. Low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m. High near 91. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8 p.m. Low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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