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Severe Storms Possible This Weekend on Long Island
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The temperature hit 90 degrees on Long Island Friday and it will be steamy once again on Saturday, but along with the heat will come the chance of severe thunderstorms.
After some morning sunshine on Saturday, a cold front will approach from the northwest, the National Weather Service say. This will lead to showers and thunderstorms developing for the afternoon and early evening.
There is a slight risk that some of the storms may become severe across the area, capable of producing strong gusty winds, lightning, hail and brief heavy rainfall, the NWS said in a hazardous weather outlook issued for the region.
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The highest chance of storms on the island will be between 5-8 p.m.
"The fast pace of the storms alone can contribute to wind gusts strong enough to knock over poorly rooted trees, break large tree limbs and cause sporadic power outages," AccuWeather Meteorologist Bill Deger said.
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Thunderstorms will also be possible on Sunday as things cool down to the lower-80s.
The full forecast:
Friday Night- A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Saturday- Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night- Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 68. West wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday- A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind 8 to 17 mph.
Sunday Night- Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. North wind 11 to 13 mph.
Monday- Sunny, with a high near 82.
Summer is officially here, and as the mercury soars here on Long Island, Sheriff Toulon would like to remind pet owners to never leave your pets in a parked car, not even for a minute. On a warm day, temperatures inside a vehicle can rise rapidly to dangerous levels. pic.twitter.com/1Czsz1M20q
— Suffolk County Sheriff's Office (@Suffolk_Sheriff) June 28, 2019
With the likelihood of thunderstorms in the forecast for Saturday afternoon and early Saturday evening, think safety ! pic.twitter.com/JP7oh1z9gu
— NWS New York NY (@NWSNewYorkNY) June 29, 2019
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