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Muggy weekend with dangerous rip currents on Long Island

The weekend is muggy but mostly dry. with more clouds than sun, but heavy rain will return on Monday.

Jonathan Cubit

Aug 1, 2026, 5:11 PM

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High risk for rip currents

The National Weather Service has the rip current risk high through this evening. Sunday is high to moderate with slightly lower swell heights.

Cloudier Sunday, but rain holds off

Sunday is mostly cloudy. There is the chance for a spotty rain shower in the afternoon and evening, but most of the day is dry until late Sunday night. High temperatures will be in the low 80s, and you will still feel the high humidity.

Messy for Monday

Heavy rain is expected overnight Sunday into Monday. There is a risk for flash flooding with some thunderstorms. Expect generally cloudy skies with highs near 80.

Daily downpours next week

Hot and humid weather is expected next week with a daily chance for rain, but it will not be a washout.

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