OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Get ready for more extreme heat across Ocala and Marion County. According to the National Weather Service in Jacksonville, heat index values could reach as high as 112 degrees through Monday, with the most dangerous temperatures between 1 and 6 p.m. Stay hydrated, avoid outdoor activities during peak heat hours, and never leave children or pets in parked cars.

Looking ahead, we’ll likely see more afternoon thunderstorms starting early this week, which could bring some brief relief from the heat. Meanwhile, a tropical wave far out in the Atlantic is being monitored, but the National Hurricane Center says it’s unlikely to develop. For now, there’s only a 10% chance it strengthens, and conditions should become less favorable for storm development by midweek.

Here’s your day-by-day outlook from the National Weather Service.

Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 109. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday Night: A 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Light and variable wind.

Tuesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2 p.m., then showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. High near 90. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then showers likely. Low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 a.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., then showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. High near 88. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8 p.m. Low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m. High near 91. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8 p.m. Low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

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