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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Severe weather possible in Ocala

Severe weather will be possible beginning late in the afternoon on Friday through Saturday.

According to the National Weather Service in Jacksonville, severe weather conditions will be possible in southeast Georgia and a portion of the Suwannee Valley on Friday. Northeast Florida, north of a line from St. Augustine to Ocala (see the picture below), will be under a severe weather threat on Saturday.

Ocala under severe weather threat 1
Severe weather conditions will be possible in northeast Florida, including Ocala, on Saturday (Photo courtesy of the National Weather Service in Jacksonville)

Potential hazards include damaging wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour, hail, and the possibility of an isolated tornado.

Residents should monitor local weather alerts for any sudden changes.