OCALA, FL (352today.com) – HOT! That’s the forecast for this weekend. How hot? The National Weather Service (NWS) is predicting near record temperatures through Monday.
NWS meteorologists are anticipating heat index values will soar to between 100-107 degrees Fahrenheit this weekend across North Central Florida.
Marion County Fire Rescue and Marion County Sheriff’s Office have been preparing for the Rock the Country event for over 6 months.
In a Facebook post, Fire Chief James Banta stated, “As we gather for the Rock the Country Concert today and tomorrow, I urge everyone to prioritize their safety. Please stay hydrated, apply sunscreen, seek shade, and take regular rest breaks. Let’s have a fantastic two-day concert, knowing that Marion County Fire Rescue and Marion County Sheriff’s Office are here to ensure everyone remains safe.”
Whether you’re headed to the Rock the Country concert on Friday and/or Saturday or just taking the kids to the splashpad at the park, you’ll want to be watching for symptoms of heat-related illness which can include weakness, dizziness, nausea, muscle cramps and more.
Ocala Forecast
Here’s your day-by-day outlook from the National Weather Service.
Today: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4 p.m. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 102. Light southwest wind becoming west 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.
Tonight: A 10% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. West wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light southwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.
Saturday: A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Patchy fog before 8 a.m. Otherwise, mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 106. West wind 3 to 7 mph.
Saturday Night: A 10% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m. Mostly clear, with a low around 73. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Sunday: A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: A 10% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Monday: A chance of rain, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 p.m, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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