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.
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