The U.S. National Weather Service has issued a storm warning as well as a flood watch for North Central Florida beginning Friday April 18, 2014 to April 19, 2014.
Drivers are urged to use caution as they travel on Friday and possibly into Saturday.
Between two to five inches of rain are in the forecast for Friday and may continue into Saturday morning, gusty winds along with hail are also possible.
River flood warnings have been issued for 11 of Florida’s rivers as the NWS says there is a 100 percent chance of heavy rain.
The NWS said that the weather should be clear just in time for Easter,with a high of 75 and a low in the mid 50’s.
You should monitor later forecasts with your local weather channel or check Ocala Post’s home page weather widget to stay informed and alert for possible flood warnings or sudden changes in the weather.