OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Get ready for a scorcher this weekend across Ocala and Marion County. Highs will feel more like 105 degrees once you factor in the heat index, so stay cool and take it easy during the hottest part of the day. Afternoon storms are also in the mix, some could be strong, with heavy rain and gusty winds possible.

Watching the Gulf, but no local impact

Forecasters are keeping an eye on a weak low-pressure system that may try to spin up over the eastern Gulf. Right now, chances for development are low, and it’s not expected to impact our area. Still, it’s a reminder that we’re deep into summer and the tropics are waking up.

Here’s your day-by-day outlook from the National Weather Service.

Friday: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 105. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

Friday Night: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m. Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Calm wind.

Saturday: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind.

Saturday Night: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m. Mostly clear, with a low around 76.

Sunday: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.

Sunday Night: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m. Mostly clear, with a low around 76.

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