Potential for heavy rain this week on Long Island

It's a muggy but dry Sunday. Changes are on the way starting Monday. Here's what you need to know.

Alex Calamia

Jul 6, 2025, 10:07 AM

Updated 3 hr ago

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WHAT TO KNOW:
  • Hot & muggy today with a few clouds
  • Moderate risk for rip currents
  • Pockets of heavy rain develop Monday afternoon into Tuesday
  • Scattered downpours return Wednesday afternoon into Thursday
  • Cloudy Wednesday through Friday
TODAY: A mix of sun and clouds expected with humidity increasing. Highs in the upper 80s with heat index values in the mid 90s.
MONDAY: Mainly cloudy with patchy fog in the morning and a few downpours in the afternoon, more likely for the city and west of the island. Highs in the mid to upper 80s, feels like 90s.
TUESDAY: Rain is likely with the potential for heavy rain with a few storms. Highs in the mid to upper 80s. Feels like 90s.
WEDNESDAY: Less rain during the daytime, with the potential for downpours developing in the evening. Hot and Humid. Highs in the upper 80s, feels like 90s.
REST OF THE WEEK: Still humid, but not as hot. Rain is expected on Thursday and Friday with rain chances decreasing next weekend.