Rain, Storms, Limited Sun For Long Island This Week

The sun is apparently on hiatus for much of the last week of spring on Long Island.

Rain is the word of the work week. It's in the forecast Monday through Thursday. Thunderstorms are also possible on Tuesday.

The wet weather pattern is being caused by a nearly stationary front zone, according to AccuWeather.

The sun, well-rested, will return on Friday, the first day of summer.

The full forecast:

Monday - Partly sunny, with a high near 76. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the morning.

Monday Night -A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

Tuesday -Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Southeast wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night - A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Light southeast wind.

Wednesday - A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.

Wednesday Night -A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Thursday - A 30 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.

Thursday Night -A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Friday- Partly sunny, with a high near 76.

Friday Night- Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.