Weather
50 MPH Winds, Thunderstorms Possible Overnight For Long Island
The powerful winds could blow around unsecured objects and knock off tree limbs.
LONG ISLAND, NY — If you are putting garbage cans out to the curb tonight, you may find them in the middle of the road Monday morning.
Wind gusts are expected to hit 50 mph overnight and a wind advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. Monday.
Thunderstorms are possible until around midnight. Some parts of the island are currently getting hit with heavy downpours and powerful winds.
Find out what's happening in Oyster Bayfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The winds could blow around unsecured objects and knock off tree limbs, causing power outages, the National Weather Service says.
Strong gusty winds will continue for much of the day Monday under mostly sunny skies and a high near 53 degrees.
Find out what's happening in Oyster Bayfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
INCOMING! A line of heavy downpours and gusty winds is now pushing toward Nassau County. Best to stay inside and let this pass - some wind gusts hit over 50mph just to our west associated with this line.#nywx #liwx #wxtwitter #longisland #storms #wind pic.twitter.com/zL1RYNkZlC
— Reed McDonough (@ReedMcDNews12) March 29, 2021
Squall line coming Thunderstorm warnings along it in NJ. pic.twitter.com/xyBaN2n5Cp
— Ralphs Weather OBS (@WeatherNut27) March 28, 2021
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