Dry and comfortable on Long Island through Monday, then hot and humid conditions return for the middle of the week
A pleasant start to the week gives way to increasing heat Tuesday and Wednesday. Minor coastal flooding remains possible around Sunday evening's high tide in the most vulnerable shoreline locations.
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What to expect
Dry weather continues through Monday, with comfortable humidity.
Heat and humidity steadily build Tuesday, peaking Wednesday, with heat index values approaching or exceeding 100 in some locations.
Slight relief arrives late in the week as temperatures ease back a bit.
Brief minor coastal flooding is possible around Sunday evening's high tide, mainly along the South Shore of Nassau County and other vulnerable tidal locations due to high astronomical tides associated with the upcoming new moon.
Weather alerts
Coastal flood statement
A coastal flood statement is in effect for vulnerable shoreline locations around Sunday evening's high tide cycle. Minor flooding of the most flood-prone shore roads, parking lots, marinas and low-lying coastal areas is possible. Conditions should improve after high tide.
FORECAST
Overnight: Clear and pleasant, with lows in the mid- to upper 60s. Light winds.
Monday: Sunny, with comfortable humidity. Temperatures in the mid-80s.
Monday night: Mostly clear and mild, with temperatures around 70.
Tuesday: Sunny, hotter and becoming more humid. Temperatures in the low 90s, with heat index values in the mid- to upper 90s.
Tuesday night: Mostly clear and warm, with temperatures in the mid-70s.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, very hot and humid. Temperatures in the mid- to upper 90s, with heat index values ranging from the upper 90s to near 100, with a few locations potentially exceeding 100.
Wednesday night: Partly cloudy and warm, with temperatures in the mid-70s.
Thursday: Mostly sunny and not quite as hot. Temperatures around 90.
Thursday night: Partly cloudy, with temperatures in the low 70s.
Friday: Mostly sunny and seasonably warm. Temperatures in the upper 80s.
Friday night: Partly cloudy, with temperatures in the low 70s.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with temperatures in the upper 80s.
