STORMS AND HEAT: Some strong pop-up storms possible this evening as hot weather continues
Hot weather into the weekend with a few afternoon evening showers and thunderstorms. Most of the day is dry but be alert for heavy downpours with any storms
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A flood advisory is in effect for Nassau County until 9:30 p.m.
A heat advisory remains in effect through 8 p.m. Saturday, with heat index values, or feels-like temperatures, climbing into the 90s to around 100 degrees.
Tonight’s forecast brings a lingering stray shower or thunderstorm early on before conditions clear up across most of the area. Expect another warm, muggy night as patchy fog develops toward Saturday morning and low temperatures stay elevated in the 70s.
Saturday remains hot and humid under sunny skies, with highs reaching the 80s to lower 90s and heat index values approaching 100 degrees once again. Keep an eye on the sky if you have outdoor plans, as a few scattered showers and thunderstorms could pop up in the late afternoon and evening, persisting into the night alongside warm, muggy low temperatures in the 70s.
Sunday starts with a bit of early patchy fog before giving way to sunshine and high temperatures in the mid- to upper 80s. While most of the day looks dry, feels-like temperatures will easily climb back into the 90s, keeping the heat and humidity around. If you are heading to South Shore beaches over the weekend, remain mindful of dangerous rip currents and stick to areas with active lifeguards.
RIP CURRENTS
The current rip current forecast through the next few days is a moderate to borderline high risk at times. Please remain cautious about swimming at the Atlantic Ocean beaches as you try to find some relief from the hot and humid weather and only enter the water where a lifeguard is on duty.
DROUGHT UPDATE
Thursday's update showed little change for Long Island, but dramatic improvement around Long Island. That said, for now Long Island remains in a moderate-to-severe drought. Drought updates are released once per week - every Thursday morning.
EXTENDED FORECAST
BOATERS: No advisories. SWIMMERS: There will continue to be a moderate to high risk of rip currents. Please only enter the water where lifeguards are on duty. Watch for afternoon storms. Water temperatures are in the 70s.
SATURDAY: HEAT ALERT -- Sun and clouds. Warm to hot and uncomfortably humid. Take breaks from the heat and stay hydrated. Chance for a shower or thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening, but not a washout. Keep the outdoor plans. Highs around 87 degrees, but with the humidity it will feel like around 95 to 100 degrees. Saturday night will have a few spotty showers and thunderstorms. Lows near 75 degrees.
SUNDAY: HEAT ALERT -- Mostly sunny to partly cloudy. Hot and very humid. Take breaks from the heat. Highs around 88 degrees. It will feel like the upper 90s. Sunday night will be partly cloudy. Lows near 74 degrees.
MONDAY: Sun and clouds. Take breaks from the heat and stay hydrated. Small chance for a passing shower or storm. Highs around 87 degrees. Lows near 75 degrees.
TUESDAY: Sun and clouds. Scattered showers and thunderstorms in the late afternoon. Highs around 88 degrees. Lows near 72 degrees.
WEDNESDAY: Sun and clouds. Highs around 85 degrees. Lows near 70 degrees.
THURSDAY: Sun and clouds. Highs around 82 degrees. Lows near 69 degrees.
