News 12 Storm Watch Team Meteorologist Sam Augeri says rain will continue on Thursday before a mild and sunny day on Friday. Rain, however, is likely to return over the weekend.

A flood watch is in effect for Long Island from 1 p.m. today through 6 a.m. Thursday.

A storm system threatens the tri-state, with flooding concerns beginning Wednesday afternoon. News 12 Storm Watch Team Meteorologist Julian Seawright breaks down what you need to know ahead of Wednesday's storm.

The tri-state has always been familiar with natural disasters, including flooding from storms. However, not all flooding is the same. News 12 Storm Watch Team Meteorologist Julian Seawright breaks down the differences between flash floods and areal floods.

-FLOOD WATCH through 6 a.m. Thursday.

-An additional 1 to 2 inches with some spots seeing a touch more could cause some minor street flooding around Long Island.

-Heavy rain ends by early Thursday with unsettled weather and some showers continuing through the day.

-Friday is my pick of the week with a nice sunny break.

-The last batch of rain for the week will arrive Saturday afternoon into early Sunday with gusty winds. More minor local flooding will be possible.

-Spring Forward Sunday with much better weather next week.

OVERNIGHT: Cloudy with periods of rain. Rain may be heavy at times early in the night. Lows near 45 with southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Sunrise: 6:16

THURSDAY: Cloudy with scattered showers likely. Breezy at times. Highs near 50 degrees. Sunset: 5:51. Clearing skies at night and chilly with lows near 36. North wind 5 to 15 mph.

FRIDAY: Sam's Pick of the Week. Mostly sunny and nice with highs near 50. Lows near 35.

SATURDAY: Cloudy and turning breezy with showers developing in the afternoon. Rain showers likely Saturday afternoon into Saturday night. Highs near 48. Lows near 40.

SUNDAY: Cloudy and breezy with morning showers, improving for the afternoon. Highs near 53. Lows near 33.

MONDAY: Mostly sunny and nice. Highs near 48. Lows near 34