The National Weather Service’s Islip office said on Tuesday it will be sunny and warm, after the morning fog lifts, and a daytime high should hit at least 68 degrees. News 12 Long Island meteorologist Rich Hoffman has the forecast.


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Tuesday's forecast: Sunny and warm, highs in the 60s

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