STORM WATCH: Nor'easter to bring coastal flooding, strong winds and heavy rain
Tonight, clouds increase and we’ll be watching the shoreline.
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We’re tracking a nor’easter that will impact Long Island this weekend, bringing several rounds of rain, strong gusty winds and the potential for coastal flooding. Today is the quiet day. Expect a mixture of sun and clouds, but it will be breezy, with gusts around 30 to 35 mph. High temperatures will range from about 65 to 70 degrees.
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Tonight, clouds increase and we’ll be watching the shoreline. A coastal flood advisory is in effect, with minor coastal flooding around high tide. Otherwise, expect mostly cloudy skies, temperatures in the 60s and wind gusts around 30 to 35 mph.
Friday is when the weather begins going downhill. Rain showers develop, especially during the afternoon, while winds increase. Gusts around 30 mph are possible during the morning, increasing to around 40 mph later in the day. Friday night is an important time to watch for coastal flooding, especially along the south shore, where moderate flooding could develop around high tide. Periods of rain will continue with gusty winds.
Saturday brings some of the worst weather from the nor’easter. Rain becomes heavier during the afternoon, with pockets of moderate to heavy rain and even the chance of a thunderstorm. Winds could gust 35 to 45 mph. Saturday night remains stormy with heavy downpours, strong winds and another coastal flooding threat. Gusts could reach 35 to 55 mph, with the strongest winds across the East End.
Sunday starts wet and windy, with periods of rain that could still be heavy during the morning. The rain should gradually taper during the afternoon, but winds could continue gusting 35 to 45 mph, with isolated gusts near 55 mph across the East End. The main concerns this weekend will be heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding, so stay weather aware and keep checking the forecast as the storm approaches. Conditions should finally begin improving Sunday night and into Monday.
