Severe Storms Target Long Island Once Again

LONG ISLAND, NY — Severe thunderstorms could hit Long Island Wednesday, a day after storms caused thousands of power outages on the island.

A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect until 11 p.m. Wednesday. Wind gusts up to 70 mph and quarter-sized hail are possible.

"Ample surface heating will allow for the atmosphere to become unstable enough to support the potential for the development of convection this afternoon," the National Weather Service said in a forecast discussion Wednesday afternoon.

The full forecast:

Wednesday Afternoon- Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 98. Southwest wind around 8 mph.

Wednesday Night- A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Thursday- A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Light southeast wind becoming south 6 to 11 mph in the morning.

Thursday Night- Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 70. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Friday- Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 83. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Friday Night- Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday- Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.