A few light showers today with more on and off rain for the weekend for Long Island
A little wet weather this morning, but overall a good day with sunshien this afternoon. Worst of rain Saturday is after 5pm.
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A few morning showers giving way to sun and clouds this afternoon. Highs will be in the 50s and 60s. Typically average high this time of year is 61 degrees. Dry weather this evening with temperatures in the 50s.
WEEKEND RAIN CHANCES
Saturday brings rain, especially during the afternoon, with highs in the lower 50s. The morning will start with more spotty showers and drizzle. The afternoon and evening will feature steadier rain - up to around an inch of rain will be possible into Sunday morning. We do need the rain on Long Island, but unfortunately, it can cancel outdoor Saturday plans. It is a pretty wet day overall.
Expect a few morning showers on Sunday before the weather begins to dry out. Expect lots of clouds giving way to afternoon sunshine, with temperatures topping out in the mid-50s to wrap up the weekend.
FORECAST UPDATE:
Today: A spotty shower or two before 9am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 60. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, chance of showers after midnight Low around 42. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Saturday: Spotty shower or two in the morning, with more steadier showers during the afternoon. Breezy and cool. Highs only near 50. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night: Cloudy with Rain. Low around 40. East wind 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday: Rain likely, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, sunny breaks during the afternoon. High near 53. Northeast wind 10 to 20 mph.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
DROUGHT UPDATE
Thursday's update shows western Nassau County is still in a moderate drought. This area has expanded slightly on Long Island since last Thursday. The rest of Long Island is still seeing pre-drought, yet abnormally dry conditions. Looking ahead, the weather pattern looks like it will bring more rain chances to Long Island. Depending on how long that lasts and exactly how much rain falls, this could help the drier-than-normal conditions a bit over the next few weeks.
