WORKWEEK WEATHER: Warm, dry, and windy conditions raise wildfire risk

Expect low humidity and gusty winds. Fire danger climbs through midweek, so stay fire smart and follow safety guidelines.

By Kathy Dugan April 14, 2025 7:00 am

352todayJada Boersma/352today Smoke rises from a field fire behind Walmart on Easy Street earlier this month, as dry and windy weather heightens wildfire concerns across Marion County.

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – It’s warm, it’s dry, and it’s windy; a dangerous combo during Florida’s peak wildfire season. With gusty winds and critically low humidity, the wildfire risk across Marion County is on the rise this week.

Officials say now’s the time to prep – not when you see smoke in the sky. Clear debris, follow burn laws, and stay alert.

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

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 56. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. West wind 5 to 9 mph.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 81. North wind around 6 mph.

Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 50.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 85.

Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 57.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 88.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59.

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