Nice evening on Long Island, but elevated risk of brushfires continues Tuesday
It will be partly cloudy, breezy and comfortable tonight. Tuesday will get windier in the evening with some gusts potentially over 40 mph.
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THIS EVENING AND OVERNIGHT
Today's highs were mostly in the lower to middle 60s. While it was a nice, but breezy day, there continues to be an elevated risk of brushfires. It will continue to feel comfortable this evening and it will stay breezy and dry through overnight tonight. Early morning temperatures Tuesday will be in the upper 40s to lower 50s under a partly cloudy sky.
ELEVATED RISK OF BRUSHFIRES
An elevated risk of brushfires starting and spreading quickly will continue through Tuesday given the drought conditions that western Nassau County and eastern Suffolk County are dealing with, paired with very low levels of humidity and a gusty wind. Please continue avoiding the use of open outdoor flames and be extremely cautious with the safe disposal of things like matches and cigarettes. A burn ban continues on Long Island until at least May 14.
NEXT RAIN CHANCE
Wednesday will bring a beneficial rain chance to Long Island in the afternoon and evening. You will need the rain gear during this time and travel can be slowed due to scattered periods of moderate rain. This will not fix the current drought levels, but any steady rain can at least help to temporarily limit the elevated brushfire risk. Up to around one inch of rain is possible at this time with a few additional scattered showers, but less steady rain on Thursday.
MOTHER'S DAY WEEKEND
This upcoming weekend is looking like a 50-50 split of rainy vs. nice weather at this time. Thankfully, Saturday and not Sunday is the wet day with periods of rain showers, a gloomy look and high temperatures in the lower to middle 60s. Mother's Day Sunday should feature a mix of sun and clouds with high temperatures still in the 60s although it can be breezy. News 12 Meteorologists will continue to keep an eye on this forecast for you all week!
EXTENDED FORECAST
TONIGHT: Partly cloudy, breezy and comfortable. Overnight lows will be in the upper 40s to lower 50s. Wind: southwest 10 to 20 mph.
TUESDAY: ELEVATED FIRE SPREAD RISK -- A stray morning rain shower is possible. Otherwise, a mix of sun and clouds. Windy and warmer for most of Long Island. Highs in Nassau County will be in the upper 60s to middle 70s. Highs in Suffolk County will be in the upper 50s to near 70 degrees, coolest along the South Shore and East End. The combination of strong wind and very dry conditions will continue to lead to a brushfire risk along with a fast risk of how quickly fires can spread when they develop. Wind gusts Tuesday evening can be between 30 to 40 mph. Lows around 55 degrees.
WEDNESDAY: RAIN RETURNS -- Mostly cloudy in the morning with periods of moderate rain in the afternoon and evening. A few downpours are possible with up to around one inch of rain expected at this time. Staying breezy. Highs around 62 degrees. Lows near 49 degrees.
THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy with a few scattered rain showers likely. It is looking a bit drier Thursday overall though. Highs around 59 degrees. Lows near 44 degrees.
FRIDAY: Mostly sunny to partly cloudy with high temperatures around 62 degrees. Lows near 47 degrees.
SATURDAY: Mostly cloudy with scattered rain showers. Highs around 64 degrees. Lows near 48 degrees.
SUNDAY: MOTHER'S DAY -- Looking nice overall! Sun and clouds. Highs around 65 degrees. Lows near 49 degrees.
MONDAY: Sun and clouds. Highs around 66 degrees. Lows near 50 degrees.
