Storm Watch Team Meteorologist Sam Augeri says expect the chance for rain is likely starting Thursday and through the weekend.

WHAT'S NEW: Rain arrives overnight with a period of moderate to heavy rain between 4 a.m. and 8 a.m. for much of Long Island during the morning commute. There could be some minor local street flooding and certainly a wet start to the day. On-and-off showers continue through the afternoon.

WHAT'S NEXT: Showers and storms arrive Friday with more of a warm and humid feel. Showers will be scattered in nature and the main threat with any storms from Friday through the weekend will be locally heavy rainfall. Although not a washout, there is a chance for rain in the forecast every day across the 10-day.

OVERNIGHT: Cloudy and breezy with showers developing. Chance for heavy rain by daybreak. Lows near 58 with east winds 10 to 20 mph. Sunrise: 5:21.

THURSDAY: Cloudy and breezy with periods of rain, especially during the morning. Highs near 70. Mostly cloudy with scattered showers at night. Lows near 63. East winds 10 to 20 mph. Sunset: 8:27.

FRIDAY: Partly sunny to mostly cloudy with a showers and storms likely. Warm and humid with highs near 77. Showers continue at night with lows near 65.

SATURDAY: Partly sunny with the chance of a few showers and storms, mostly during the afternoon and evening. Warm and humid with highs near 79. Lows near 64.

SUNDAY: Partly sunny with the chance for scattered showers and storms. Warm and humid with highs near 80. Lows near 65.