HEAT ALERT: Near 100-degree heat index with pop-up rain chances into weekend
Take breaks from the heat and humidity Friday and through the weekend. There will continue to be the chance for a pop-up shower or storm each day.
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HEAT ADVISORY CONTINUES
It is going to feel very warm and humid still this evening and tonight under a partly cloudy sky. There will be a slight chance for a passing shower. The heat advisory for Nassau and Suffolk counties is now in effect through Saturday evening. Very warm to hot temperatures in the 80s to near 90 degrees away from the immediate South Shore, combined with tropical-like humidity, will continue to make it feel like around 95 to 104 degrees. Take breaks and stay hydrated during this latest stretch of summer heat and humidity. It will still feel like the lower 90s on Sunday with an improving feel through the middle of next week.
RAIN AND THUNDERSTORM CHANCES
A passing shower is possible tonight, but there will be a better chance for a few scattered showers and thunderstorms Friday afternoon and evening and again on Saturday afternoon. I wouldn't cancel any outdoor plans, but have a safe shelter to go to quickly if a downpour or thunderstorm moves through near you. As of now, there is no severe weather threat for Long Island, but any pop-up storm can have poor visibility, heavy rain and gusty wind.
RIP CURRENTS UPDATE
The current rip current forecast this evening through the next few days is a moderate to borderline high risk at times. Please remain cautious about swimming at the Atlantic Ocean beaches as you try to find some relief from the hot and humid weather and only enter the water where a lifeguard is on duty.
DROUGHT UPDATE
Thursday's update shows little change for Long Island, but dramatic improvement around Long Island. That said, for now Long Island remains in a moderate to severe drought. Drought updates are released once per week - every Thursday morning.
EXTENDED FORECAST
TONIGHT: While a stray shower or brief downpour cannot completely be ruled out, most of the night is dry and partly cloudy. It will continue to feel very warm and muggy. Lows will be in the lower to middle 70s into Friday morning.
FRIDAY: HEAT ALERT -- Take breaks from the heat and stay hydrated. Sun and clouds. Hot and very humid. Chance for a couple of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening. It will not be a washout. Keep any outdoor plans, but have a place to take shelter if a downpour or brief storm passes near you. Highs near 88 degrees, but with the humidity it will feel like around 95 to 103 degrees. UV Index: Very high. BOATERS: No advisories. SWIMMERS: There will continue to be a moderate to high risk of rip currents. Please only enter the water where lifeguards are on duty. Lows near 74 degrees.
SATURDAY: HEAT ALERT -- Sun and clouds. Warm to hot and uncomfortably humid. Take breaks from the heat and stay hydrated. Chance for a shower or thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening, but not a washout. Keep the outdoor plans. Highs around 88 degrees, but with the humidity it will feel like around 95 to 100 degrees. Lows near 75 degrees.
SUNDAY: HEAT ALERT -- Mostly sunny to partly cloudy. Hot and very humid. Take breaks from the heat. Highs around 89 degrees. It will feel like the upper 90s still. Lows near 74 degrees.
MONDAY: Sun and clouds. Take breaks from the heat and stay hydrated. Small chance for a passing shower or storm. Highs around 88 degrees. Lows near 75 degrees.
TUESDAY: Sun and clouds. Chance for a shower or thunderstorm. Highs around 89 degrees. Lows near 72 degrees.
WEDNESDAY: Sun and clouds. Highs around 84 degrees. Lows near 70 degrees.
THURSDAY: Sun and clouds. Highs around 82 degrees. Lows near 69 degrees.
