What’s New: Tuesday was a scorching heat with Islip Airport hitting 94 degrees and a heat index of 105. Tuesday’s all-time high is 100, set in 2001.
What’s next: Wednesday will be less hot and the humidity will drop in the next few days. A few more showers and storms are expected through Thursday before heading into a definite direction for the weekend. Drought is likely to continue on Long Island.
News 12 Storm Watch team meteorologist Sam Augeri said a few showers and storms could ease the heat and humidity.
One night: Possible showers or thunderstorms with a minimum temperature of around 74 degrees. Southwest to north winds at 5 to 10 miles per hour. Sunrise: 5:58.
Wednesday: Sunny to cloudy with a chance of showers and storms. It’s not that hot, with a maximum temperature around 84. The minimum temperature is around 72. North to east winds 5 to 10 mph. Sunset: 7:57.
Wednesday night: Showers and storms are possible, with a minimum temperature of around 72 degrees. South-easterly winds 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday: A chance of showers or storms, mostly in the morning, then partly clear. The highest value is around 82. The lowest value is around 65.
Friday: Nice and dry. Humidity is low and highs are close to 82 degrees. Lows around 65.
