Storm Watch: Severe storms possible with heavy rain, strong wind and hail across Long Island

NOW : Clouds, fog and scattered showers can dampen Memorial Day parades, gatherings this morning.

NEXT : Thunderstorm chances increase late-afternoon and into this evening. A few storms may be strong to severe with heavy rain, strong wind and hail.

FORECAST :

TODAY ( MEMORIAL DAY ): STORM WATCH - Mainly cloudy with areas of dense fog this morning. Scattered showers and an isolated downpour at any point in the day. There is a better chance for more widespread heavy rain and strong thunderstorms after 4pm and through this evening. Storms should weaken a bit as they move East across Long Island. Highs around 70 degrees and humid. EVENING STORM THREATS : Heavy rain, strong wind and hail.

TONIGHT: STORM WATCH (early) A few scattered showers and an isolated thunderstorm can linger overnight. Otherwise, gradually drying out with some clearing into Tuesday morning. Lows near 62 degrees.

TUESDAY: Becoming mainly sunny and warmer with highs around 79 degrees. Lows near 60 degrees.

WEDNESDAY: Partly sunny with highs around 75 degrees. A stray shower cannot be ruled out, but it is looking drier. Lows near 56 degrees.

THURSDAY: Sun and clouds. Highs around 72 degrees. Lows near 54 degrees.

FRIDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs around 72 degrees. Lows near 55 degrees.

SATURDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs around 73 degrees. Lows near 55 degrees.

SUNDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs around 72 degrees. Lows near 58 degrees.