Long Island weather: Week ahead has clouds and sun, rising temps

The first week of October is expected to feature temperatures that are above average and rising as the week goes on, forecasters said.

News 12 Long Island meteorologist Seth Darling said there will be a mix of sun and clouds Monday with temperatures in the mid-60s. Temperatures Tuesday will likely be a little warmer with highs in the mid-70s, he said. Clouds will increase throughout the day bringing scattered showers and the chance of an isolated thunderstorm Tuesday night, he said.

It will be back to mostly sunny with temperatures in the mid-70s on Wednesday, said Jay Engle, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Upton.

The warmup continues Thursday when the high is expected to top out at 78 degrees with a low of 65.

Friday brings a 30 percent chance of rain and mostly cloudy skies with an overnight low of 62 degrees. Saturday is expected to be nearly a repeat with a 30 percent chance of rain and a high near 72.

By Rachelle Blidner

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Rachelle Blidner covers Suffolk County government, politics and breaking news.