OCALA, FL (352today.com) – If ever there was a week to blow off work, this would be it. Despite a soggy Wednesday, Ocala’s forecast is serving up the kind of sunshine and warm temps that make us wish we were on Spring Break instead of stuck in the office.

Whether you’re sneaking in some poolside time or just soaking up the perfect patio weather, it’s a great week to be outside – just keep an umbrella handy midweek!

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

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 74. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

Monday Night: Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 51. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday: Patchy fog before 7 a.m. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Southeast wind 3 to 8 mph.

Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.

Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1 p.m. High near 81. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 65.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 74.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.

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