News 12 Storm Watch Meteorologist Sam Augeri says there will be warmer weather Thursday before the possibility for showers on Friday.

-Warmer weather for Thursday with highs in the 60s to near 70! The record high at Islip is 69 degrees set in 2012.

-Partly sunny on Friday with the chance of a passing shower in the morning and again late in the day.

-Most of the weekend will be dry and a touch cooler. Chance for a brief shower early Sunday.

-Spring begins next Tuesday and it will turn a little bit cooler but nice for much of the week.

-Look in the Western sky tonight to see Jupiter and the Crescent Moon in close company

OVERNIGHT: Mostly clear with patchy fog in the morning. Cool with lows in the low 40s. Light south winds. Sunrise: 7:05

THURSDAY: Sam's Pick of the Week! Mostly sunny and warm! Highs near 67 with light south winds. Sunset: 6:59. Mostly cloudy at night with the chance of a shower by Friday morning. Lows near 42. South winds 5 to 10 mph.

FRIDAY: Partly sunny with the chance for a few showers in the morning and then again late in the day. Highs near 64. Chance for showers at night with lows near 42.

SATURDAY: A little bit cooler with sun and clouds. Highs near 55. Lows near 43.

SUNDAY: Partly sunny to mostly cloudy with the slight chance of a passing shower, mainly in the morning. Highs near 56. Lows near 39.

MONDAY: Breezy and cool with sun and clouds. Highs near 52. Lows near 35.

TUESDAY: Spring begins! Breezy and chilly with highs near 45. Lows near 32