Dry and windy weather enhances risk of fires spread on Long Island; wet weather arrives this weekend

For tonight, expect mostly clear skies with a low around 39.

Rich Hoffman

Nov 8, 2024, 5:13 PM

Updated 2 hr ago

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Dry weather along with gusty winds developing can lead to the quick spread of any fires. A fire warning was issued today. Be careful with any open flames. A little wet weather will arrive over the weekend. Right now, the showers look to be on the lighter side with a half inch or less of rain. A quick shot cold weather will lead to some frost Sunday morning.
TODAY: Mostly Sunny, with a high near 68. Breezy. West wind 10 to 20 mph. Fire warning, be careful with open flames, fire can spread quickly.
TONIGHT: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 54. Northwest wind 10 to 20 mph.
Saturday Night: Cold. Areas of frost after 2 a.m. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Sunday: Areas of frost before 8 a.m. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Sunday Night: Showers, cloudy skies. Low around 52.
Veterans Day: Cloudy with morning showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.