A nor'easter forming in the mid-Atlantic is expected to bring heavy rain, thunderstorms and high winds to Long Island Thursday night and Friday, forecasters at the National Weather Service said.

Rain is expected to begin with showers after 1 p.m., and thunderstorms are expected between 9 p.m. and 3 a.m. Friday, forecasters said. Winds will gust as high as 50 mph in some areas, with gusts in most places hitting at least 30 mph.

"Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall," the weather service said.

Forecasters said 1 to 2 inches of rain are possible.

Showers will continue into Friday, the weather service said. Temperatures are expected to be in the low 50s.

Gregg Sarra sounds off on the Nassau Conference II football matchup between Calhoun at Carey, plus the comeback story of New Hyde Park's Gabriel Peter, an update on the high school fantasy football standings and the plays of the week. Credit: Randee Daddona, Gary Licker, Anthony Santino

Sarra Sounds Off, Season 3, Ep 4: Top football teams in action, fantasy update and plays of the week Gregg Sarra sounds off on the Nassau Conference II football matchup between Calhoun at Carey, plus the comeback story of New Hyde Park's Gabriel Peter, an update on the high school fantasy football standings and the plays of the week.

Gregg Sarra sounds off on the Nassau Conference II football matchup between Calhoun at Carey, plus the comeback story of New Hyde Park's Gabriel Peter, an update on the high school fantasy football standings and the plays of the week. Credit: Randee Daddona, Gary Licker, Anthony Santino

Sarra Sounds Off, Season 3, Ep 4: Top football teams in action, fantasy update and plays of the week Gregg Sarra sounds off on the Nassau Conference II football matchup between Calhoun at Carey, plus the comeback story of New Hyde Park's Gabriel Peter, an update on the high school fantasy football standings and the plays of the week.

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