OCALA, FL (352today.com) – This weekend’s weather could put a damper on some outdoor plans in Marion County, with rain and storms likely to make an appearance.
The unsettled forecast comes as thousands are expected to attend the two-day Rock the Country music festival at the Florida Horse Park, and families across the area prepare to celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday.
Here’s your day-by-day outlook from the National Weather Service.
Friday: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Friday Night: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 11 p.m. and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 9 a.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 87. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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