STORM WATCH: Steady rain today, some improvements for Memorial Day
Long Island is on Storm Watch for heavy rain and gusty winds again today. The rain will linger for part of Memorial Day, but Monday is not a complete wash.
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WHAT TO KNOW
Cold and gloomy weather continues today with steady rain expected all day.
A high surf advisory will be in effect for all of the South Shore beaches today. Wave heights are expected to be from 8 to 13 feet throughout the day.
FORECAST
Today
Steady rain and a breezy east wind is expected this morning, becoming light rain with less wind after 4 p.m. Temperatures will be steady in the low to mid 50s for most of the day.
Monday - Memorial Day
Memorial Day will be less cold and windy, but rain is expected for at least the first half of the day. Scattered downpours and an isolated storm is expected with showers becoming less numerous after noon. Peeks of sunshine are possible in the afternoon and high temperatures will reach the 70s.
Tuesday
A mostly cloudy but warmer day, with afternoon temperatures near 80.
Wednesday
Partly sunny and feeling much more like summer, with temperatures climbing into the mid-80s.
Thursday
Mostly sunny and pleasant, with afternoon temperatures in the low 80s.
Friday
Mostly sunny and comfortable, with temperatures reaching the mid-70s. A stray shower is possible in the morning.
Marine Forecast
Marine conditions around Long Island will be poor for both boaters and beachgoers this weekend. A strong easterly wind will create rough waters across the Atlantic Ocean, the Long Island Sound and the Hampton Bays, with waves building on the Sound to around 4 to 6 feet and even larger surf along the ocean. Gusts near 30 knots, periods of steady rain and reduced visibility will make for hazardous navigation, with small craft advisories in effect. Rough surf and a high rip current risk will also make the ocean unsafe for swimming. Conditions begin to slowly improve on Memorial Day as winds ease, but the weather remains unsettled early before calmer conditions arrive later.
