STORM WATCH: Scattered strong storm chance through mid-evening on Long Island
Not all of Long Island will see strong storms, but the chance remains there for a couple of gusty thunderstorms, especially in Nassau County and western Suffolk County, until around 9 p.m.
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STORM WATCH HEADLINES: THIS EVENING
While there was a break from the rain with some sunshine for a good part of the afternoon, there is still the ongoing risk for more showers and a few strong-to-severe thunderstorms through mid-evening. Not all of Long Island will get storms. The best chance will be in Nassau County and western Suffolk County. Stay with News 12 Long Island on-air, on social media and the News 12 app for LIVE updates if and when any thunderstorms begin to get close to or over Nassau or Suffolk counties this evening.
While parts of Long Island will just end up with scattered showers or a brief downpour, if a strong thunderstorm develops near you - there can be some damage. Damaging wind gusts, heavy downpours, low visibility, frequent lightning, hail and even a low risk of a tornado remain possible until the threat of storms diminishes after 8 p.m. or 9 p.m. Overnight, clouds and a few showers will be possible, but the threat for strong storms will be over for the time being by then. Thursday morning will be our next chance for heavy thunderstorms after this evening.
FUTURECAST
Here is a look at the hour-by-hour weather conditions projected for Long Island through midweek.
EXTENDED FORECAST
TONIGHT: STORM WATCH -- Mainly cloudy, with the chance for scattered showers and a few strong-to-severe thunderstorms through mid-evening. Not all of Long Island will get strong storms. In fact, the chance appears to be a bit more isolated as of Tuesday evening's forecast. That said, strong wind, downpours, frequent lightning, hail and a low risk for a tornado remain possible until that scattered storm threat ends. Use caution while traveling if bad weather hits where you are. The chance for any pop-up stronger thunderstorms will diminish after 8 p.m or 9 p.m. Then, expect a mainly cloudy sky overnight, with some patchy fog and spotty light rain or drizzle from time to time. Lows in the 60s into Wednesday morning. Wind: east-northeast 5 to 15 mph.
WEDNESDAY: A changeable weather day, with a mostly cloudy and the chance for a couple of passing rain showers. Breaks of sun possible. Highs around low to mid-70s. Lows near 66.
THURSDAY: STORM WATCH -- A round of showers and thunderstorms in the morning. Then, partly sunny in the afternoon, with a pop-up shower or storm chance. It will not be a washout of an afternoon, but a brief heavy drenching thunderstorm will be possible. Highs around 83. Lows near 67.
FRIDAY: Mostly sunny to partly cloudy. Highs around 82. Lows near 64.
SATURDAY: Sun and clouds. Highs around 76. Lows near 60.
SUNDAY: Sun and clouds. Highs around 75. Lows near 60.
MONDAY: LABOR DAY -- Sun and clouds. Highs around 76. Lows near 60.
TUESDAY: Sun and clouds to start. Periods of rain will be possible in the afternoon and evening. Highs around 76. Lows near 62.
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