Warm and windy with a stray shower through this evening on Long Island
Wind gusts can exceed 30 to 40 mph at times through mid-evening and while rain chances are low, there is a slight chance for a shower through around 7 p.m.
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THIS EVENING AND OVERNIGHT
While a passing shower is possible this evening, the threat for severe weather is over. Storms stayed north of Long Island most of the day. That said, it is still windy with some gusts around 30 to 45 mph to start the evening. That wind will stay breezy, but come down to around 20 mph gusts by around 10 p.m.
Overnight, clouds will gradually increase into Friday morning. It will be breezy with lows in the 60s, but becoming more comfortable feeling with lowering humidity tonight.
DECENT FRIDAY AHEAD
The day will start with a mainly cloudy sky, but it will be nice, warm and comfortable with lower humidity. More breaks of sun will develop gradually in the afternoon with highs around the upper 70s to lower 80s.
DROUGHT UPDATE
Long Island is still in desperate need for significant rain events. This is now considered a severe drought for all of Long Island. Thankfully, some steady rain is likely on Monday, but it will take far more than just that to really fix the ongoing drought conditions.
FATHER'S DAY WEEKEND
The weekend looks amazing overall! Saturday will be sunny, warm and comfortable. There will just be some more clouds moving in later Sunday afternoon and evening. Enjoy!
EXTENDED FORECAST
TONIGHT: Wind subsides, but initial gusts this evening will still range from 20 to 45 mph. That drops to around 20 mph gusts through the evening. Partly cloudy and breezy overnight with increasing clouds into Friday morning. Lowering humidity. Low temperatures in the lower to middle 60s.
FRIDAY: JUNETEENTH -- More clouds than sun to start the day. More breaks of sun develop during the mid-afternoon hours. Warm with highs around 83 degrees, but with lower humidity. Lows near 65 degrees.
SATURDAY: Sunny and breezy with highs around 84 degrees and low humidity. Low temperatures near 65 degrees.
SUNDAY: FATHER'S DAY - SUMMER STARTS AT 4:24 A.M. -- Sun and some clouds. Highs around 83 degrees. Clouds will tend to increase late in the day, but it is a great weather day for outdoor activities. Lows near 65 degrees.
MONDAY: BENEFICIAL RAIN LIKELY - Cloudy with periods of moderate to heavy rain possible. Highs around 82 degrees. Lows near 63 degrees.
TUESDAY: A few lingering showers in the morning. Otherwise, breaks of sun into the afternoon. Highs around 85 degrees. Lows near 64 degrees.
WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs around 85 degrees. Lows near 63 degrees.
THURSDAY: Partly sunny with scattered rain showers possible. Highs around 77 degrees. Lows near 63 degrees.
