Tropical Storm Fay: Latest Track, Impacts For Long Island

LONG ISLAND, NY — Tropical Storm Fay, packing 60 mph winds, was located about 170 miles south of New York City late Friday morning and it remains on track to make landfall near Long Island Friday night.

The main concerns for the island are flash flooding, which has already occurred in parts of New Jersey (see photos below), and damaging winds that may cause power outages. There's a chance of a few tornadoes in the area.

The heaviest rain on the island will likely be during the afternoon and evening hours Friday. The strongest winds are expected Friday night.

Latest Long Island forecast:

Friday Afternoon- Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. High near 78. East wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Friday Night- Tropical storm conditions expected. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 3am, then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Saturday- A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Heat index values as high as 96. South wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday Night- Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 9 to 14 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. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph.

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