Long Island forecast: Warm, cloudy with rain possible this week
Warm, cloudy days are likely for Long Island this week with periods of showers possible until Friday, the National Weather Service says.
Sunday brings a slight chance of showers after 2 p.m., according to the weather service. Visibility may be reduced to less than a quarter mile Sunday in some areas due to fog.
The day otherwise will be mostly cloudy with a high about 75 with a moderate rip current risk at Nassau County ocean beaches.
Monday brings a 30% chance of showers, mostly before noon, and a predicted high of 75. The chance of precipitation Tuesday stands at 50% when thunderstorms are possible after 11 a.m. and the high will again be around 75.
The chance of showers Wednesday and Thursday stands at 60% and 40% respectively, with highs in the lower 70s both days, the weather service said.
Clear skies return for a mostly sunny Friday with a high in the upper 60s, according to the weather service. Saturday looks pleasant with mostly sunny skies predicted and a high about 67.
Vera Chinese joined Newsday in 2017 after working as an editor for the East End lifestyle publication northforker and a general assignment reporter for the New York Daily News.
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