STORM WATCH

Tracking showers & threat of thunderstorms with gusty winds for LI; rough travel expected for PM commute

STORM WATCH: Wet and windy weather to impact PM commute

Rounds of drenching downpours, gusty winds, a rumble of thunder and lightning will bring rough travel this evening with the worst being between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Hope Osemwenkhae

Mar 5, 2025, 10:51 AM

Updated 52 min ago

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Here’s what you need to know:
  • No advisories at this time.
  • It's chilly and mostly cloudy this morning with temperatures in the 40s.
  • Today will be mild with an overcast sky and gusty winds. Highs in the mid to upper 50s.
  • A passing shower is possible during the morning through the early afternoon. Wet and windy weather arrives after 4 p.m. through 8 p.m.
  • Rounds of drenching downpours, gusty winds, a rumble of thunder and lightning will bring rough travel this evening. The worst storm is after 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Minor street flooding is expected with any embedded storms. Low lying and poor drainage areas are at the highest risk for localized flooding. Gusts over 40 mph will bring the risk of downed tree limbs and isolated power outages. Stay tuned for updates.
  • It stays mild and breezy on Thursday with increasing sunshine. Highs in the mid 50s.
  • Temperatures will cool down Friday into this weekend with temperatures near seasonable. Highs will be the 40s.
  • Daylight saving time starts Saturday night at 2 a.m. Sunrise on Sunday will be at 7:16 a.m. and sunset at 6:56 p.m.
Today: Cloudy, mild and breezy. Afternoon windy storms. Highs near 57.
Tonight: Storms move out. Cool, mostly cloudy and breezy. Lows near 50.
Thursday: Partly sunny, still mild and windy. Highs near 55. Lows near 35.
Friday: Sunny and slightly cooler. Still windy. Highs near 50. Lows near 39.
Saturday: Sun, clouds and a cool breeze. Highs near 49. Lows near 33.
Sunday: Partly sunny and chilly. Highs near 45. Lows near 34.
Monday: Mostly sunny and chilly. Highs near 50. Lows near 40.