Long Islanders may well be dodging downpours Wednesday, but local weather forecasters were keeping their eyes on the skies. On Wednesday, News 12 Long Island meteorologist Geoff Bansen said a severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for Long Island through the end of the night.


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