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Stray shower this evening ahead of a nice Wednesday; some rain to return Thursday

A passing shower remains possible this evening and tonight, but expect sunshine to return Wednesday along with multiple rain chances Thursday through the weekend.

Matt Hammer

Aug 18, 2026, 3:41 PM

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THIS EVENING AND OVERNIGHT

After a decent but humid afternoon with highs in the upper 70s to mid-80s, there is a varying amount of clouds this evening with a slight chance of a pop-up shower. Most of the evening will be dry, but a quick shower or two cannot be ruled out. Temperatures will drop through the 70s.

Overnight, it will stay muggy with lows in the upper 60s to lower 70s. A shower is still possible overnight and into early Wednesday morning, but much of the time is expected to be dry under a generally partly cloudy sky.

LOOKING AHEAD

There is a small chance of showers very early Wednesday morning with a mix of clouds and clear sky, but otherwise the day looks great! A mostly sunny sky develops with noticeable, but not unbearable humidity. Enjoy!

Thursday will be our next chance for rain with spotty showers in the morning. A few thunderstorms are possible with more showers in the afternoon. At this time, it is not a total washout, but there is still some uncertainty with the timing and coverage of any rain. Stay with News 12 for updates.

While there is a slight chance for a shower on Friday, much of the day will be dry. If you have weekend plans, neither day looks like a washout at this time, but there is a scattered shower chance each day. The timing and coverage of any weekend showers will become clearer by Thursday and Friday.

FUTURECAST

Here is a look at the latest future radar for Long Island.

BOAT AND BEACH

Anyone heading to the beach should check the latest rip current statements before getting in the water. Check out more of the local beach weather forecast and tides here.

Long Island Rip Currents

EXTENDED FORECAST

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. Muggy with lows around the upper 60s to lower 70s.

WEDNESDAY: A slight chance for an early morning shower with a mix of sun and clouds to start the morning. It will become mostly sunny into the afternoon and a touch less humid. Highs around 86. UV INDEX: 8 (very high). BOATERS: No advisories. Lows near 70.

THURSDAY: WEATHER TO WATCH -- Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and a slight chance for a thunderstorm. Highs around 82. Lows near 66.

FRIDAY: Partly sunny with a chance for a few showers. Highs around 82. Lows near 65.

SATURDAY: Mostly cloudy with a few scattered showers. It does not look like a washout. Highs around 79. Lows near 66.

SUNDAY: Mainly cloudy, with scattered showers and a thunderstorm possible. The timing of any weekend wet weather will become clearer over the next couple of days. Highs around 80. Lows near 64.

MONDAY: Chance for a few morning rain showers. Then, a mix of sun and clouds. Highs around 80 degrees. Lows near 63 degrees.

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