WEATHER UPDATE: Flood Watch Canceled, Wet Father's Day Still on Tap

UPDATE Sunday 8 a.m.: The flood watch for Nassau and western Suffolk has been canceled. The heavier bands of rain have moved northeast of the area. Rain will continue to taper off into Sunday afternoon. A chance of showers and thunderstorms will remain through Sunday night.

Original story:

The remnants of Tropical Storm Bill will bring heavy rain, thunderstorms and potential flooding to Long Island late Saturday night and Sunday.

A flood watch goes into effect at 8 p.m. Saturday for all of Nassau County. A flood watch for western Suffolk County takes effect at 2 a.m. Sunday. Both flood watches expire at 8 p.m. Sunday. The East End has been spared a flood watch, but remains under a hazardous weather outlook, according to the National Weather Service.

The heaviest rain is expected to occur overnight Saturday into Father’s Day morning, the NWS says.

The chance of rain and thunderstorms will continue through Sunday night. A total of 1-2 inches of rain is expected to fall across the area, although amounts of up to 3 inches will be possible in thunderstorms, the NWS says.

A flood watch, according to the NWS, means ”there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.“

Find the full extended forecast here.