STORM WATCH: Unsettled weather this week for Long Island, watching impacts from Debby toward weekend

News 12 Storm Watch Team Meteorologist Sam Augeri says there will be a chance for showers and storms throughout the week with Debby possibly bringing heavy rain and flooding concerns.

Sam Augeri

Aug 5, 2024, 9:22 AM

Updated 34 days ago

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TRACKING DEBBY: Looks like an active weather week as we are tracking storms and unsettled weather over the next couple of days. We are tracking Debby and how the storm tracks heading toward this weekend.
While there will not be a direct hit from Debby as a hurricane or tropical storm, there is a growing threat of significant flooding and heavy rain from the storm's remnants toward the weekend.
The forecast will continue to evolve. Exact timing, track and impacts will change this week. The News 12 Storm Watch Team will deliver updates on Debby's impact as they develop.
News 12 Storm Watch Team Meteorologist Sam Augeri says there will be a chance for showers and storms throughout the week with Debby possibly bringing heavy rain and flooding concerns.
HEADLINES:
  • Flood watch for Tuesday at 2 p.m. to Wednesday at 12 p.m. Chance for showers and storms with locally heavy rainfall. Totals 1 to 2.5 inches with locally higher amounts.
  • TRACKING DEBBY: Timing of the storm right now looks to be Friday into Saturday. Chance for gusty winds and locally heavy rainfall. Rainfall totals right now look to be in the 2 to 5 inch range. Chance for some coastal flooding and beach erosion. Rainfall amounts and coastal impacts will change based on the storm track.
  • Better weather arrives on Sunday into next week.
OVERNIGHT: Partly cloudy and muggy with lows near 74 degrees. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Sunrise: 5:54 a.m.
TUESDAY: Partly sunny with the chance of showers and storms especially Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday night. Chance for locally heavy rain. Highs near 83 degrees. North to east wind 5 to 10 mph. Sunset: 8:02 p.m. Chance for showers and storms at night with lows near 67.
WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy with showers and storms in the morning. Partly sunny for the afternoon. Highs near 75 degrees. Lows near 67 degrees.
THURSDAY: Partly sunny with the chance for a shower or storm. Highs near 77 degrees. Lows near 67 degrees.
FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy with showers and storms. Chance for locally heavy rain. Highs near 77 degrees. Lows near 69 degrees.
SATURDAY: Cloudy and breezy with the chance for heavy rain. Highs near 80 degrees. Lows near 69 degrees.
SUNDAY: Sun and clouds. Nice with highs near 80 degrees. Lows near 68 degrees.