Spotty showers and Thunderstorms this afternoon on Long Island, potential heat wave this week
It's a beautiful finish to the weekend but things are heating up later this week.
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Be alert for a few spotty showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Temperatures this afternoon will be in the 70s and 80s. A mix of sun and clouds, have the umbrella handy just in case for those spotty showers.
BOAT AND BEACH FORECAST
The Small Craft Advisory has been cancelled for the Long Island Sound and Atlantic facing waters. Wave heights are around 4 feet for ocean facing beaches and about 1 foot on the Long Island sound. Beaches facing the Atlantic have a moderate risk for rip currents today and a low risk for rip currents on Monday.
THE WEEK AHEAD
Dry and sunny weather is expected through much of the week with increasing temperature. Monday is the most pleasant day this week with highs around 80-degrees or less. Temperatures will heat up to nearly 90 in some spots on Wednesday and a heat wave is possible Thursday through Saturday. A heat wave is defined as three consecutive days with high temperatures in the 90s. This would be the first heat wave since July 2025 on the island.
