OCALA, FL (352today.com) – While Labor Day is the unofficial end of summer in our northern states, Floridians know that doesn’t apply to us. Visions of pumpkin spice and multicolored leaves dancing down from the trees are a far cry from our reality: the peak of hurricane season.
In case you were wondering, the tropics are pretty quiet right now. Take this opportunity to stock up on any supplies you may have missed at the beginning of the season while the second hurricane tax-free holiday is in effect. You have through Sept. 6 to stock up on everything from batteries and candles to pet food and supplies, as well as big-ticket items like portable generators.
If your weekend includes barbecuing, boating or any other outdoor activity, plan to be indoors by early afternoon as summer storms may dampen plans later in the day.
Ocala Forecast
Here’s your day-by-day outlook from the NWS.
Friday: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 101. East wind 5 to 7 mph.
Friday Night: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7 p.m. Mostly clear, with a low around 73. East wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday: A 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 103. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the morning. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Sunday: A slight chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am. Sunny, with a high near 94. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Labor Day: Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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