A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect on Long Island until 8 p.m. Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.

"Some storms could be severe, with large hail and damaging winds," the agency said on its website.

The chance of precipitation is 70 percent, forecasters said.

Long Island breast cancer survivors talk about their mission to give back and support others.

Breast cancer does not have one face: Survivors share their stories Long Island breast cancer survivors talk about their mission to give back and support others.

Long Island breast cancer survivors talk about their mission to give back and support others.

Breast cancer does not have one face: Survivors share their stories Long Island breast cancer survivors talk about their mission to give back and support others.

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