OCALA, FL (352 Today) – A humid and unsettled pattern lingers over Central Florida this week, with daily chances for showers or storms, especially in the afternoon hours. According to the National Weather Service, moisture-laden air will feed scattered convection, leading to pop-up thunderstorms and brief downpours on several days. While some days look drier overall, be prepared for umbrella-weather during the typical summer-season time window.

Here’s the day-by-day outlook:

Monday, Sept. 29: Episodes of sunshine early, with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms later in the day. High near 86 °F, low around 72 °F.
Monday night: Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers before 10 p.m. Low near 72 °F.

Tuesday, Sept. 30: Partly sunny to mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers or storms develops in the afternoon (around 20–30 percent). High near 84 °F, low near 68 °F.
Tuesday night: Partly cloudy with a low around 68 °F and only minimal rain chances.

Wednesday, Oct. 1: The driest day of the week. Expect mostly sunny conditions and less chance of storms. High near 85 °F, low near 69 °F.
Wednesday night: Partly cloudy with low near 69 °F.

Thursday, Oct. 2: Mix of clouds and sun. A slight chance of morning showers gives way to a higher afternoon thunderstorm risk (around 30–40 percent). High near 83 °F, low near 68 °F.
Thursday night: Partly cloudy with scattered storms possible before 8 p.m. Low near 68 °F.

Friday, Oct. 3: Periods of sun and clouds, with a 30–40 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms in the afternoon. High near 83 °F, low near 69 °F.
Friday night: Partly cloudy, with a slight chance of storms into the evening. Low around 69 °F.

Tips

  • Carry an umbrella or light rain jacket—afternoon showers are quite possible on most days.
  • Aim outdoor plans for the mid-morning to early afternoon window, before convective activity typically ramps up.
  • Watch for localized downpours or gusty winds in any storms, and be cautious driving when roads are wet.
  • Stay hydrated and avoid strenuous activity during peak heat of the day, especially under humid conditions.