Nor'easter to Bring Heavy Rain, Wind to Riverhead

A nor’easter may dump three inches of rain on Long Island starting Monday night, according to the National Weather Service.

The NWS has issued a hazardous weather outlook for the region for the storm that will also bring strong winds to the island.

The full hazardous weather outlook:

A slow moving coastal storm will affect the region Monday night through Tuesday night with a bit of wintry precip...But mainly heavy rain and strong winds. Although there is still some uncertainty on timing ...intensity...and track of this low pressure system...There is a low potential for flash flooding on Tuesday.

The forecast:

• Tonight- Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Wind chill values between 10 and 20. Blustery, with a north wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
• Monday- A slight chance of rain or drizzle after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Wind chill values between 10 and 20. Northeast wind 14 to 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
• Monday Night- Rain likely, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 43 by 1am. Wind chill values between 30 and 35. Northeast wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
• Tuesday- Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 51. Windy, with a northeast wind 23 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
• Tuesday Night- Rain likely before midnight, then a chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Windy, with a north wind 16 to 26 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

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