OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Get ready for another hot week in Ocala and Marion County. A Heat Advisory is in effect Monday from noon to 7 p.m., with heat index values expected to reach up to 111 degrees. That kind of heat can be dangerous, especially if you’re spending time outside during the afternoon. Even early in the day, temperatures will rise quickly so plan accordingly.
If you need to be outdoors, try to stick to early morning or evening hours, wear loose-fitting clothes, and take frequent breaks in the shade or A/C. Don’t forget to stay hydrated and check in on your neighbors, especially the elderly. Heat-related illness can set in fast, so be alert to signs like dizziness, nausea, or confusion.
Here’s your day-by-day outlook from the National Weather Service:
Monday: A 10% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4 p.m. Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 110. Calm wind.
Monday Night: A 10% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 77. Calm wind.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2 p.m. Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday: A slight chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11 a.m. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday: A 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m. Sunny, with a high near 94.
Thursday Night: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m. Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Friday: A 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Friday Night: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
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