A wind advisory is in effect for western Long Island until 12 p.m., east of the William Floyd Parkway until 4 p.m. with gusts 45 to 55 mph.

Coastal flood warning until 8 p.m.

WHAT'S NEW: Improving weather tomorrow and sunshine returns midweek.

WHAT'S NEXT: Moderate to possible major flooding during afternoon and evening high tide time.

TODAY: Cloudy with periods of rain. High near 63. windy, with a northeast wind sustained 20-30 mph gusts 45 to 55 mph. Rain totals an additional 1 to 1.5 inches. Coastal flooding this afternoon. South shore between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. North Shore 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Tonight: Cloudy with showers, Low around 56. Breezy, with a northeast wind of 15-25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Coastal flooding this evening.Tuesday: A few spotty showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. North wind 10 to 15mph.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. North wind 10 to 17 mph. Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 60. Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Friday: Sunny, with a high near 63.