Laura's Remnants Could Bring Severe Storms To LI Saturday

The remnants of Hurricane Laura could spark some severe weather on Long Island Saturday, the National Weather Service says.

Satellite imagery Saturday morning showed an area of tropical moisture that was once Laura located near the West Virginia and Maryland border. That moisture will be pulled north through the day.

Rain is expected to begin falling by noon on the island and continue the rest of the day. Strong-to-severe thunderstorms are possible.

"The main threat at this time could be damaging winds, but this will be closely monitored as the day goes on," the weather service says.

At ocean beaches, life-threatening rip currents are likely Saturday. Anyone visiting the beaches should stay out of the surf.

The full forecast:

Saturday- Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. High near 79. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Saturday night- Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11pm. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 65. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday- Sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind 11 to 14 mph.

Sunday Night- Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph.

Monday- Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

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

Tuesday- A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.

Tuesday Night- A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Wednesday- Partly sunny, with a high near 80.

Wednesday Night- Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Thursday- A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.