ALERTS: Coastal flood advisory, high surf advisory, high risk of rip currents all continue for the south shore and east end of Long Island

Other than high surf and some minor coastal flooding during high tides today, this is a top 10 weather day for Long Island! If you are heading to an open beach today, keep in mind that swimming is most likely still banned and for good reason! Dangerous rip currents continue. The surf continues to improve, but it is still dangerous — around four-to-nine-foot waves will still be around this afternoon.

Other than a rough but improving Atlantic Ocean - expect a sunny day with low humidity and highs around 82 degrees. The weekend looks good, too!

TODAY: Coastal problems slowly improving. High risk of rip currents and still high surf, but closer to 4 to 9 feet by this afternoon. Otherwise, a beautiful day. Sunny, low humidity with lighter wind. UV Index: 8 (very high). Highs around 82 degrees.

TONIGHT: Mostly clear and comfortable with lows near 63 degrees.

SATURDAY: Sunny. Highs around 82 degrees. High risk of rip currents at the south shore beaches. Lows near 68 degrees.

SUNDAY: Sun and clouds. Highs around 80 degrees. Lows near 67 degrees.

MONDAY: Sun and clouds. Spotty shower or thunderstorm. Highs around 82 degrees. Lows near 64 degrees.