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Long Island Weather: Dangerous Heat, Damaging Storms Thursday
A heat advisory has also been issued for most of the island.
LONG ISLAND, NY — More than 7,000 power outages were reported on Long Island at one point Wednesday night and severe storms will have the potential to cause more problems Thursday.
There's a chance of storms in the afternoon, but it's later in the day — especially from about 8 p.m. until midnight — when the National Weather Service said the odds of severe weather will be at their highest.
The primary threat will be damaging winds. Heavy rain, frequent lightning and 1-inch hail are also possible.
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A heat advisory will be in effect from noon to 8 p.m. for the entire island with the exception of the South Fork.
Heat index values — what the temperature feels like to people as heat and humidity combine — in the upper 90s are likely during the afternoon.
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Potential for another round of severe storms this afternoon and evening, especially across parts of the Northeast. Damaging wind gusts are expected to be the primary threat, although hail and very heavy downpours may also accompany some of the storms. pic.twitter.com/o7Ve8uq4Nm
— NWS Eastern Region (@NWSEastern) July 23, 2020
The full forecast:
Thursday- A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 97. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night- A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 9pm and 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday- A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. West wind around 8 mph.
Friday Night- A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday- Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Light and variable wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night- Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Sunday- Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Sunday Night- Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Monday- Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
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