OCALA, FL (352today.com) – It’s shaping up to be a fairly typical start to the weekend, but don’t let the calm fool you – things could get stormy later on. Saturday afternoon and evening may bring some rough weather our way.
The National Weather Service says there’s a chance for strong to severe thunderstorms through Sunday. These storms could pack a punch, with wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour, hail, and plenty of lightning.
Here’s your day-by-day outlook from the National Weather Service.
Friday: A 10% chance of showers after 4 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the morning.
Friday Night: A 10% chance of showers before 8 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Saturday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., then a slight chance of showers after 5 p.m. Sunny, with a high near 90. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 11 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday: A chance of showers before 11 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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