HEAT ALERT: Hot weather continues to start weekend with feels-like temps around 100
A heat advisory for Long Island has been issued through 8 p.m. on Saturday.
A heat advisory for Long Island has been issued through 8 p.m. on Saturday.
News 12 Storm Watch Team Meteorologist Sam Augeri says it will be humid and hot with late-day storms to start the weekend.
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
HEAT ADVISORY: Continues through Saturday for feels like temperatures near 100 degrees.
RIP CURRENT RISK: HIGH for Long Island
WEATHER TO WATCH: Most of Saturday will be dry but through the afternoon and evening there is the chance for a few strong to severe storms with the primary threat being heavy rain as a cold front passes by.
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OVERNIGHT: Partly cloudy, warm, and muggy. Slight chance for a stray shower. Lows near 75 with southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Sunrise: 5:46
SATURDAY: Hot and humid with sun and clouds. Good chance for scattered showers and storms during the late afternoon and evening. Highs near 90 degrees with southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Sunset: 8:11
SATURDAY NIGHT: Storms end with partly cloudy skies. Turning cooler and less humid with lows near 70 degrees. West to northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
SUNDAY: Nice and comfortably warm with a mix of sun and clouds. Highs near 82. Lows near 65.
MONDAY: Mostly sunny and nice with highs near 82. Lows near 64.
TUESDAY: Mostly sunny and nice with highs near 80. Lows near 63.
