LI Weather For The Week Ahead: What To Expect

LONG ISLAND, NY — While Sunday turned out to be a washout across Long Island, the Columbus Day forecast appears favorable, calling for gradual clearing.

Next, see what's in store for the work week ahead on Long Island, according to the National Weather Service:

Columbus Day

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 a.m. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 68. Northeast wind 8 to 13 mph.

Monday night

Mostly clear, with a low around 55. North wind 3 to 5 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. East wind 6 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Tuesday night

A chance of showers before 11 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

Wednesday night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 64.

Thursday night

A 50 percent chance of showers after 2 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.

Friday

Showers, mainly after 8 a.m. High near 67. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent.

Friday night

A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Breezy.