OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Ocala and much of North Central Florida are bracing for another blast of cold air as a freeze warning remains in effect until 10 a.m. Friday.
Waking up Friday and Saturday morning, you can expect feels-like temperatures in the 20s, with a freeze watch beginning Friday night at 9 p.m. through 9 a.m. Saturday. This week has already brought a surprising wintry mix to Florida, with the Panhandle seeing record-breaking snowfall of up to 10 inches in some areas.
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Relief from the cold is on the horizon as Sunday ushers in a warming trend. Highs will climb into the upper 60s, offering a break from the frosty mornings. By early next week, temperatures will reach the low 70s, a welcome return to the milder weather we’re accustomed to. Until then, bundle up and take precautions to protect plants and pets from the cold.
Ocala Forecast
Here’s your day-by-day outlook from the National Weather Service.
Friday: Widespread frost, mainly before 8 a.m. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 54. Wind chill values as low as 27 early. North wind 5 to 8 mph.
Friday Night: Widespread frost after 10 p.m. Otherwise, clear, with a low around 28. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday: Widespread frost before 9 a.m. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 59. Wind chill values as low as 28 early. Calm wind becoming northeast around 6 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Calm wind.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 68. Light north wind.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
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