WORK WEEK WEATHER: Warm, Mostly Sunny with Late-Week Rain Chances for Ocala

Saga CommunicationsClouds build over Ocala on a late summer afternoon. The National Weather Service expects rain chances to rise by the end of the work week. Amber Battillo

Expect a warm, mostly sunny start to the week in Ocala, with highs climbing into the upper 80s. Late-afternoon showers or thunderstorms become a possibility especially toward Thursday and Friday. Overnight lows will stay mild, generally in the mid-60s to around 70°. Winds will be light to moderate, shifting from northeast to more variable in the afternoons.

Here’s the day-by-day outlook:

Monday, Sept. 15: Mostly sunny through the day, with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. High near 88°F, low around 67°F. Northeast winds around 5-8 mph.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low near 67°F. Light northeast wind becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday, Sept. 16: Sunny and dry, high near 88°F. Low around 67°F. Skies partly cloudy at times overnight.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy with mild temperatures dropping to around 67°F.

Wednesday, Sept. 17: Mostly sunny and a bit warmer; high near 89°F. Overnight low near 68°F.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, low around 68°F.

Thursday, Sept. 18: Mostly sunny early, then a slight chance (around 20-30%) of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. High near 87°F.

Thursday Night: Chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m.; low near 69°F.

Friday, Sept. 19: Showers and thunderstorms are more likely, with a 30-40% chance. Mostly sunny in the morning, high near 88°F. Overnight low around 70°F.

Tips:

  • Afternoon thunderstorms are more likely later in the week; plan outdoor tasks for mornings if possible.
  • Stay hydrated—highs near 88-89°F and warm overnight lows make heat stress a possibility.
  • Late-afternoon/evening storms could bring sharp downpours and gusty winds—keep an umbrella or rain gear handy.