Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued for Long Island

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for all of Long Island and New York City.

“There is a small chance for strong to severe thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon and evening,” the outlook states. “The main threat is from damaging wind gusts.”

The full forecast:

Tonight- Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light northeast after midnight.

Monday- Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Monday Night- A chance of showers after 3am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 67. South wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday- A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. High near 79. South wind 13 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Tuesday Night- Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday- Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.