Dry and comfortable on Long Island through Monday, then hot and humid conditions return for the middle of the week
A pleasant start to the week gives way to increasing heat Tuesday and Wednesday. Minor coastal flooding remains possible around this evening's high tide in the most vulnerable shoreline locations.
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What to expect
Dry weather continues tonight through Monday with comfortable humidity.
Heat and humidity steadily build Tuesday, peaking Wednesday with heat index values approaching or exceeding 100° in some locations.
Slight relief arrives late in the week as temperatures ease back a bit.
Brief minor coastal flooding is possible around this evening's high tide, mainly along the south shore of Nassau County and other vulnerable tidal locations due to high astronomical tides associated with the upcoming new moon.
Weather alerts
Coastal flood statement
– In effect for vulnerable shoreline locations around this evening's high tide cycle. Minor flooding of the most flood-prone shore roads, parking lots, marinas, and low-lying coastal areas is possible. Conditions should improve after high tide.
Tonight: Clear and pleasant with lows in the mid to upper 60s. Light winds.
Monday: Sunny with comfortable humidity. Highs in the mid-80s.
Monday night: Mostly clear and mild with lows around 70.
Tuesday: Sunny, hotter and becoming more humid. Highs in the lower 90s with heat index values in the mid to upper 90s.
Tuesday night: Mostly clear and warm with lows in the mid-70s.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, very hot and humid. Highs in the middle to upper 90s with heat index values ranging from the upper 90s to near 100, with a few locations potentially exceeding 100.
Wednesday night: Partly cloudy and warm with lows in the mid-70s.
Thursday: Mostly sunny and not quite as hot. Highs around 90.
Thursday night: Partly cloudy with lows in the lower 70s.
Friday: Mostly sunny and seasonably warm. Highs in the upper 80s.
Friday night: Partly cloudy with lows in the lower 70s.
Saturday: Mostly sunny with highs in the upper 80s.
