OCALA, FL (352today.com) – It’s a safe bet if you’re doing anything outdoors this weekend, you’re going to be wet – either from rain or from sweat.
Whether you’re working out, gardening, taking the kids to the park or walking the dogs, get it done in the morning before it gets too hot and the chance for thunderstorms increases.
The National Weather Service (NWS) says there will be numerous afternoon and evening thunderstorms around North Central Florida but not everyone will receive rain.
The meteorologists say strong wind gusts and frequent lightning strikes are likely within stronger storms.
The meteorologists are also tracking the tropics. Three systems are trying to develop. The National Hurricane Center says one system could rapidly develop and become a tropical storm over the weekend due to the very warm water in the Atlantic.
While the systems don’t pose any immediate threat to Florida, it’s wise to be prepared. Check out the 352today Hurricane Weather Center for everything you need to know to prepare for any tropical activity.
Ocala Forecast
Here’s your day-by-day outlook from the NWS.
Today: Showers and thunderstorms. High near 92. Heat index values as high as 107. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10 p.m. Low around 75. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. High near 94. Heat index values as high as 110. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 a.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., then showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. High near 93. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8 p.m. Low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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