Beautiful today; severe storm risk for Tuesday across Long Island
Low humidity with lots of sunshine today. Thunderstorms on Tuesday could have heavy flooding rain and strong damaging winds.
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STRONG TO SEVERE STORMS POSSIBLE TUESDAY
Enjoy the beautiful weather while it's here. Today features wall-to-wall sunshine, comfortable humidity, and temperatures topping out around 80 degrees, making it a fantastic day to get outside. The air will feel refreshing compared to recent stretches of muggy weather. The only thing you'll want to keep in mind is the UV index, which remains on the high side, so don't forget the sunscreen if you'll be spending extended time outdoors.
Clouds will gradually increase tonight, but it stays dry through most of the overnight hours. Temperatures will settle into the upper 60s and lower 70s, making for another comfortable summer night. By Tuesday morning, skies will be mostly cloudy, and scattered showers will begin developing as the day progresses. Scattered afternoon thunderstorms , some could be strong to severe, with afternoon highs reaching the upper 70s to around 80 degrees.
Thunderstorm threat on Tuesday - noon to 9 p.m.
-strong damaging winds
-heavy flooding rain
The unsettled weather continues Tuesday night into Wednesday as a cold front moves through the region. Expect scattered showers and thunderstorms, with a few storms capable of producing brief heavy downpours and gusty winds. While not everyone will see severe weather, it's a good idea to stay weather-aware from late Tuesday through Wednesday morning in case stronger storms develop. High temperatures on Wednesday will climb into the lower 80s despite the clouds and occasional rain.
Looking ahead, the forecast improves nicely as we head toward the end of the workweek. Sunshine returns for both Thursday and Friday with lower humidity and pleasant summer conditions. Afternoon temperatures will be in the 80s, making for two great days to wrap up the week with plenty of sunshine and comfortable weather across Long Island.
