OCALA, FL (352today.com) – It’s classic summer weather in the 352 this week, with hot and steamy afternoons and a daily chance of thunderstorms. While the early part of the week starts off relatively quiet, expect the usual pop-up storms during the late afternoons, especially along the I-75 corridor.
As we move toward the weekend, storm chances rise with more widespread showers and thunderstorms expected each afternoon and evening. While no tropical impacts are forecast locally, now is a good time to review your hurricane prep plans as the season heats up.
Here’s your day-by-day outlook from the National Weather Service.
Monday: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind becoming east 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. East wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 101. Calm wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. East wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday: A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m. High near 93. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8 p.m. Low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m. High near 92. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 2 a.m., then a slight chance of showers. Low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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