OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Everyone who has marked their territory along Ocala’s parade route and set out their chairs will be delighted to hear that the weather forecast for Saturday’s Christmas parade in Ocala looks like it will be perfect for parade-watching.
A weather system will bring rain to north-central Florida this week. But as of this writing, the timing looks like the precipitation will hold off until Sunday.
PARADE ROAD CLOSURES & DETOURS: Many road closures ahead of Ocala’s Christmas Parade Saturday. Plus, the forecast for Saturday night
Ocala Forecast
Here’s your day-by-day outlook from the National Weather Service.
Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Tonight: Cloudy, with a low around 58. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind around 7 mph. (Note: Ocala’s parade steps off at 5:30 p.m.)
Sunday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Breezy, with a south wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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