STORM WATCH: Remnants of Hurricane Isaias to bring rain, brief gusty wind Sunday
After nice weather through Saturday, Sunday will be wet here on Long Island with steady, briefly heavy rain and some wind gusts around 30 mph.
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ISAIAS REMNANTS TO BRING RAINY END TO WEEKEND
Hurricane Isaias (ees-ah-EE-ahs), the first Atlantic hurricane of the 2026 season, is a major category three hurricane, hitting the Gulf tonight. This storm is important to Long Island because the remnant moisture in the form of a period of steady rain will reach the Island by Sunday and will lead to a wet end to the weekend, yet again!
This storm will track inland into the start of the weekend from the Gulf and quickly weaken, but leftover rain from this will get pushed into the northeast and Long Island. This will not be a major storm by the time it reaches Long Island, but it will still impact outdoor plans Sunday into very early Monday and lead to slower than usual travel due to the wet conditions.
Rain will develop by mid-morning Sunday with brief gusty winds around 25 to 35 mph possible during the steadiest rain. The steadiest rain, with a few scattered downpours, will be from around noon Sunday through around 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. Scattered rain will still be around Sunday night into early Monday morning, but tapering off Monday morning. There will not be much lingering impact from this on Monday.
You can see more details on News 12's new tropical weather page here. The News 12 Storm Watch Team will keep you updated on this through the weekend.
EXTENDED FORECAST
TONIGHT: Variably cloudy and dry with low temperatures in the upper 40s to lower 50s. You may want a sweatshirt or jacket overnight with a slight chill to the air. Wind: northwest 5 to 10 mph.
SATURDAY: A mix of sun and clouds. Highs around the middle to upper 60s. Wind: northeast to southeast around 5 to 10 mph. Lows near 54 degrees.
SUNDAY: STORM WATCH -- Wet and a bit windy! Cloudy with light to moderate rain developing mid-morning. Rain will continue through the afternoon and evening with a few scattered downpours. There is a chance that the rain becomes more scattered through the evening. Slower travel at times is to be expected. It will be breezy, but during the steady rain in the afternoon and evening, some wind gusts between 25 and 35 mph will be possible. Highs around 68 degrees. Lows near 58 degrees.
MONDAY: Cloudy with scattered lingering morning rain showers. The bulk of the rain will be over by Sunday night. Breaks of sun will develop into the afternoon. Highs near 70 degrees. Lows near 56 degrees.
TUESDAY: Partly sunny to mostly cloudy with a few late-day rain showers. Highs around 69 degrees. Lows near 55 degrees.
WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs around 66 degrees. Lows near 52 degrees.
THURSDAY: Sun and clouds. Highs around 64 degrees. Lows near 58 degrees.
FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy with scattered rain showers possible. Highs around 66 degrees. Lows near 57 degrees.
