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Gusty winds start to taper; scattered rain continues tonight on Long Island

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STORM WATCH: Powerful nor’easter brings one last round of heavy rain & coastal flooding tonight

The strongest wind and greatest risk of coastal flooding occured this morning. Winds subside this afternoon, but the threat for heavy rain and thunderstorms returns this evening.

Alex Calamia

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Sep 27, 2026, 1:07 PM

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STORM HEADLINES

  • The wind subsides this afternoon

    • The wind alerts from the National Weather Service have ended. Gusty breezes are possible but widespread damaging wind is not expected.

  • Less impactful evening high tide

  • Heavy Rain Returns

    • Flash flooding is possible this evening or overnight with showers and thunderstorms returning

THIS AFTERNOON

Like yesterday, another lull arrives arrives this afternoon with winds diminishing to 20-30 mph and scattered showers expected. Temperatures will be a touch warmer, but still well below average, with highs in the upper 60s.

TONIGHT

Heavy rain will return with isolated thunderstorms possible. We cannot rule out localized flooding with 1-2" of rain expected by Monday morning.

MONDAY

The wind will be lighter, from the north at 10-20 mph but overcast skies are expected with on and off showers throughout the day. Highs are in the mid 60s.

REST OF THE WEEK

The weather improves with a mix of sun and clouds, light breezes, and high temperatures in the 70s. Next weekend could feature more rain late Saturday or Sunday, but it's too early to talk about specifics so stay tuned for the latest on this next rain risk.

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