Hazardous Weather Outlook Expanded For Long Island

There's a chance of strong to severe thunderstorms on Long Island through the rest of Saturday and the National Weather Service has expanded a hazardous weather outlook for the region to Sunday.

"There is potential for a few severe thunderstorms Sunday afternoon into the evening," the weather service says.

Damaging wind gusts are the primary threat from any storms. Hail is also possible on Sunday.

If you have outdoor plans, make sure to keep an eye to the sky and be ready to seek shelter inside if thunderstorms threaten.

The full forecast:

Saturday Afternoon- Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday Night- Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 3am. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 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 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Some of the storms could produce small hail and gusty winds. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 5 to 8 mph.

Sunday Night- A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Some of the storms could produce small hail and gusty winds. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.

Monday- Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Northwest wind around 7 mph.

Monday Night- Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Tuesday- A chance of showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday Night- Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Wednesday- Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 40%.