Tropical Storm Fay Likely To Make Landfall Near Long Island

A tropical storm warning has been issued for Long Island as Tropical Storm Fay gets set to head north. The National Weather Service is now predicting that the storm, which is currently off North Carolina's Outer Banks, will make landfall near Long Island Friday night.

"The main threats with this system will be locally heavy rainfall, the potential for flash flooding, and dangerous surf conditions Friday into Friday night," the weather service says.

A flash flood will be in effect for all of Long Island from 6 a.m. until midnight Friday. A total of 1-3 inches of rainfall is likely with higher amounts possible. Emergency plans should include the potential for moderate flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues are possible, authorities say.

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There's a 20-30 percent chance of sustained tropical-storm-force winds over 39 mph on the island. The strongest winds, with gusts up to 50 mph, are expected Friday night into early Saturday. The weather service says there is the "potential for a few tornadoes."

There is little to no threat of storm surge flooding, but rough surf, coastal erosion and life-threatening rip currents are possible.

The full forecast:

Thursday- A 30 percent chance of showers after 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 73. Southeast wind around 7 mph.

Friday- Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. High near 76. East wind 8 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Friday Night- Tropical storm conditions possible. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Saturday- Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday Night- Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday- A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

Sunday Night- Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

Monday- A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.

Monday Night- A 30 percent chance of showers before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.