Beautiful beach weather through Tuesday before storms return later this week for Long Island
Long Island stays dry and comfortable through Tuesday, then turns warmer and more humid with increasing chances for showers and thunderstorms Thursday into early Friday before a sunny weekend returns.
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After a cool start this morning with temperatures in the 50s, we'll see a beautiful rebound as we head into the afternoon. Expect plenty of sunshine with high temperatures climbing into the mid and upper-70s, making for a comfortable June day. The UV index will be high, so be sure to wear sunscreen if you'll be spending time outdoors. Sunset this evening is at approximately 8:25 p.m.
Tonight will be quiet with partly cloudy skies. Temperatures will cool back into the 50s and lower-60s by daybreak Wednesday, providing another comfortable night for sleeping with the windows open.
On Wednesday, expect a mix of sunshine and clouds, with skies becoming partly sunny to at times mostly cloudy. A few scattered afternoon showers are possible, but much of the day will remain dry. High temperatures will once again reach the 70s. By Thursday, warmer and more humid air returns with partly sunny skies. We'll have the chance for scattered afternoon showers along with a few thunderstorms as highs climb into the 80s.
Looking ahead, Friday, which is Juneteenth, is shaping up to be a beautiful summer day with plenty of sunshine and highs in the 80s. The forecast for Father's Day weekend continues to look encouraging, with sunshine mixed with a few passing clouds both Saturday and Sunday. It will be warm and humid, with afternoon temperatures remaining in the 80s, making for excellent weather to enjoy outdoor plans.
