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Improving weather conditions with drier weather this afternoon

Morning showers will giving way to breaks of sunshine.

Rich Hoffman

Aug 21, 2026, 8:23 AM

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Cloudy skies will greet us this morning, and it does feel a little cool out there with temperatures starting in the 60s. We’re also tracking some rain showers, especially across eastern Suffolk County. As we head through the day, there will still be a chance of a passing shower, but we should gradually see some breaks of sunshine developing. The later in the day we go, the drier it should become. High temperatures will reach the upper 70s and lower 80s.

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Long Island Today forecast

Tonight looks quiet and comfortable with partly cloudy skies. Overnight temperatures will fall back into the 60s as we head into Saturday morning. Overall, it should be a pretty decent night if you have any outdoor plans.

Long Island tonight forecast

Saturday starts with a few breaks of sunshine, but clouds will quickly become the main story. Scattered showers are expected to develop during the afternoon, so keep the umbrella nearby if you have outdoor plans. It will also be cooler, with high temperatures only reaching the mid-70s. Showers will become more widespread Saturday night, and a few thunderstorms will also be possible into early Sunday morning. Overnight lows will remain in the 60s.

Sunday starts unsettled with showers and possibly a thunderstorm during the morning. Some of the rain could briefly become moderate to heavy, so watch for reduced visibility and ponding on area roads. Conditions should gradually improve during the afternoon, with some late-day breaks of sunshine possible. High temperatures Sunday will range from the 70s to around 80 degrees.

STORM WATCH FUTURE RADAR

Here is a look at the latest future radar for Long Island showing the improving weather for Long Island.

BOAT AND BEACH

Boating and heading to the beach will be dangerous this evening with heavy rain and a few thunderstorms around. Please avoid these activities tonight. Anyone heading to the beach anytime should check the latest rip current statements before getting in the water. Check out more of the local beach weather forecast and tides here.

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