OCALA, FL (352today.com) – While spring hasn’t officially arrived, the National Hurricane Center has already released the list of names for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. This year’s storm names include Andrea, Barry, Chantal, Dexter, Erin, Fernand, Gabrielle, Humberto, Imelda, Jerry, Karen, Lorenzo, Melissa, Nestor, Olga, Pablo, Rebekah, Sebastien, Tanya, Van, and Wendy.
The Atlantic hurricane season officially runs from June 1 through November 30, with early forecasts predicting near-average activity. Residents are encouraged to stay informed and prepare as the season approaches.
Meanwhile, Ocala is experiencing an early taste of spring this weekend. Expect warm, pleasant weather for Friday night’s First Friday Art Walk and Saturday’s The Big Cheese. However, a shift is coming, with rain expected to move in on Sunday.
Here’s your day-by-day outlook from the National Weather Service.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Calm wind.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: A 20% chance of showers after 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Sunday: Showers likely, mainly after 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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