The National Weather Service in Islip says sunny skies will give way to clouds with a slight chance of rain later in the day; high temperatures in the mid- to upper 50s. News 12 Long lsland meteorologist Rich Hoffman has the forecast.


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Wednesday's forecast: Cloudy and cool, highs in the 50s

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Former Long Island congressman Lee Zeldin toured Oyster Bay Harbor with Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino on Friday. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'We've got to invest in those types of things'

NYU researchers are surveying the Eastern box turtle population to better understand how they are faring against habitat destruction, roadways and global warming.`

'It's important to know where the rare wildlife is'

On the heels of one of the wettest Memorial Day weekends on record, NewsdayTV meteorologist Geoff Bansen looks at why it seems the rain always ruins our weekend plans.

'Constant rhythm of storms'

The state Parks Department will fly more and bigger drones this summer to keep an eye on sharks this season. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'We're doing minimum 3 flights a day'

A "super El Niño" is predicted to develop by the summer. NewsdayTV meteorologist Geoff Bansen looks at the likely effects.

'A big change in weather patterns'

Roughly 5,000 acres of pine barrens have been infested, dramatically altering the landscape. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland is joined by Newsday environmental reporter Tracy Tullis and environmental experts to discuss methods used to save the trees.

'It's scary'

Previous tests conducted by the Suffolk County Water Authority found no detectable microplastics in its samples. Newsday environmental reporter Tracy Tullis has more.

'It's not standard practice on Long Island'

The deadline for Brookhaven to develop a plan to clean up a four-mile long toxic plume was Friday, but a proposal still hasn't been approved. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

'It has gone from worrisome to disruptively frightening'

Newsday environmental reporter Tracy Tullis talks about the effort to improve Long Island's water supply.

'Long Islanders use a lot of water'

Toxins in Long Island coastal waters prompted an urgent call to action, with solutions being presented. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Can sicken or even be lethal'

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Five people were taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries sustained when a strong wind tore through an area occupied by fans at the NCAA Morgantown Super Regional baseball tournament game between West Virginia and Cal Poly.

Strong wind at NCAA baseball tournament in West Virginia sends 5 people to the hospital

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On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Gregg talks with Michael Sicoli and Tess Ferguson about county champs crowned in boys and girls lacrosse, and Jared Valuzzi reports on the Long Island flag football championship.

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