Other than enjoying the beautiful fall weather in Nassau and Suffolk counties this weekend, you should check back with News 12 either on-air, online or on the free News 12 app for updates on a potential coastal storm for mostly the Wednesday to Thursday timeframe next week. Details will become clearer through the weekend on whether this storm will be a hit, miss or something in-between for Long Island!

It is important to note that this possible local storm next week is completely unrelated to "Melissa." That storm will likely become a Category 4 or even 5 hurricane into early next week. Jamaica, Haiti, the rest of Hispaniola and Eastern Cuba - that entire area is, unfortunately, expected to have to face life-threatening weather conditions from Melissa into next week.

Closer to home, I hope you can enjoy the nice fall weather while we have it! Early reminder - next Sunday, at 2 a.m. on Nov. 2, clocks go back one hour, as daylight saving time comes to an end. Sunrise on that day will be at 6:24 a.m. and sunset will be at 4:47 p.m. Have a great night and weekend!

THIS EVENING: A mix of clouds and clear sky. Slight chance of a quick passing shower. Temperatures fall down through the 50s.

OVERNIGHT: Becoming mostly clear. Quite chilly with lows around 41 degrees. It can once again be several degrees colder - 30s - in and around the Pine Barrens. Choose a heavier coat into Saturday morning when heading out. Wind: northwest 5 to 10 mph.

SATURDAY: Mostly sunny to partly cloudy. Highs around 57 degrees. Cold at night with lows near 39 degrees. Areas of frost possible, especially in and around the Pine Barrens. Lows there will be in the low to mid-30s.

SUNDAY: Sun and clouds. Highs around 57 degrees. Lows near 40 degrees. MONDAY: Sun and clouds. Highs around 55 degrees. Lows near 43 degrees.

TUESDAY: Mostly cloudy. Slight shower chance. Highs around 56 degrees. Lows near 45 degrees.

WEDNESDAY: WATCHING COASTAL STORM — Mostly cloudy with the chance for rain and stronger wind. Highs around 58 degrees. Lows near 47 degrees.

THURSDAY: WATCHING COASTAL STORM — Mostly cloudy with the chance for rain and stronger wind. Highs around 59 degrees. Lows near 45 degrees.

HALLOWEEN FRIDAY: Showers may linger, but mostly for the morning. The recent trends for trick-or-treating time look a bit better as drier weather may move in during the afternoon. Highs around 59 degrees. Lows near 46 degrees.