OCALA, FL (352today.com) – It’s a holiday week and many people are hoping to mark the 4th of July with cookouts, beach trips and, of course, enjoying fireworks displays.
The big question is will Mother Nature cooperate or will she disrupt things with her own version of “fireworks” in the form of thunderstorms?
The National Weather Service (NWS) forecast for this week does call for showers and thunderstorms every day this week.
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The timing will determine whether you’ll be enjoying those burgers and hot dogs outside or be seeking shelter inside.
As you plan your Independence Day, one thing is for sure there will be no freedom from heat. NWS meteorologists say temps in the mid-90s will feel like more than 100 degrees.
Ocala Forecast
Here’s your day-by-day outlook from the National Weather Service.
Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 103. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10 p.m. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 76. Light south wind.
Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m., then showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. High near 93. Heat index values as high as 110. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2 p.m. Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Independence Day: Showers and thunderstorms likely after 8 a.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Friday: A 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.
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