STORM WATCH: Cloudy, cold and wet for most of the Memorial Day weekend
We are on Storm Watch for heavy rain and gusty winds this weekend. The heaviest rain is expected tonight and Sunday.
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The weather for Memorial Day Weekend will feel more like November than May. Instead of sunshine and warmth, expect cloudy, damp, and unusually cool weather with the heaviest rain setting up tonight through Sunday morning.
Today
Saturday looks gray and chilly with thick cloud cover and rain developing, especially later in the day. Temperatures stay in the upper 50s, which is well below what you would normally expect for late May. A stiff onshore breeze adds to the raw feel, making it a good day for indoor plans or a rain jacket if you head outside
Sunday
The heaviest rain arrives Sunday with heavy rain and gusty wind expected early becoming a light rain with less wind later in the day. High temperautres will struggle to hit 60-degrees.
Memorial Day
Memorial Day brings a slight improvement, but clouds remain the dominant feature. Rain is expected in the morning but will become more scattered later int he day. Temperatures trend warmer, climbing into the upper 70s, but the day still leans more partly to mostly cloudy.
Marine Forecast
Marine conditions around Long Island will be poor for both boaters and beachgoers this weekend. A strong easterly wind will create rough waters across the Atlantic Ocean, the Sound, and the bays, with waves building on the Sound to around 4 to 6 feet and even larger surf along the ocean. Gusts near 30 knots, periods of steady rain, and reduced visibility will make for hazardous navigation, with Small Craft Advisories in effect. Rough surf and a high rip current risk will also make the ocean unsafe for swimming. Conditions begin to slowly improve on Memorial Day as winds ease, but the weather remains unsettled early before calmer conditions arrive later.
