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A stray shower returns this afternoon on Long Island

There's a mix of sun and clouds for the rest of the day with a stray shower possible.

Alex Calamia

Aug 23, 2026, 10:28 AM

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Heavy rain brought flooding earlier this morning in spots, but most of the rest of the day will be dry. A stray shower is expected with a few passing afternoon clouds, but the risk for thunderstorms is low this afternoon.

This Afternoon: Big Improvements.

Despite the heavy rain this morning, most of the day is quite nice. Highs reach the low 80s under a mix of sun and clouds. It is humid with a stray shower possible through the evening. Any additional rain will be brief.

Boat and Beach Forecast

Today: Seas stay manageable with no small craft concerns, but the rip current risk is moderate, with swell pushing in from the southeast. Anyone swimming should stick to guarded beaches and watch for flags, especially with morning storms still in the mix.

Monday: Rip currents remain moderate as well, so use the same caution if you're back at the beach tomorrow.

Looking Ahead: A Much Nicer Stretch Coming

Monday still carries a small chance of an isolated afternoon shower or storm, but otherwise turns mostly dry and sunny with highs in the upper 70s. From Monday night through midweek, drier air and high pressure settle in. Expect a stretch of sunny skies, upper 70s to low 80s, and noticeably lower humidity, so it'll feel comfortable and pleasant compared to this weekend's mugginess.

Showers and storms look to return by Thursday and stick around into Friday, but the trend looks dry next weekend with seasonable weather.

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FUTURECAST

Here is a look at the latest future radar for Long Island highlighting spotty rain chances over the weekend.

BOAT AND BEACH

These are the latest boat and beach maps. Check out more of the local beach weather forecast and tides here.

Long Island Rip Currents
Long Island Tides

Babylon, NY [8515421]

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