LI Weekly Weather: Possible Flooding, Thunderstorms Could Hit Areas

LONG ISLAND, NY — Long Islanders along the coast may have to worry about flooding early this week, before high temperatures and possible thunderstorms roll across the area.

The National Weather Service issued a notice to watch for flooding in low-lying coastal areas of Nassau County Monday night, from 6 to 9 p.m. Brief, minor flooding may occur near flood-prone areas near the waterfront and shoreline. Flooding is also possible during the high tides on Tuesday and Wednesday, the service said.

In addition to the chance of flooding, there's also a chance of thunderstorms Tuesday and Wednesday. Thunderstorms are more likely Tuesday night, according to forecasts.

Temperatures are also going to keep rising through the early week. Monday is the coolest day forecast, and highs are expected to peak at 90 degrees on Wednesday before coming back down to the mid-80s at the end of the week.

As of now, the weekend looks like it will be clear and sunny.

Here's the full week's forecast from the National Weather Service:

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Southwest wind 9 to 16 mph.

Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 14 to 18 mph.

Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 6 to 16 mph.

Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 86.