Memorial Day Weekend To Reach High 70's: LI Weekend Weather

LONG ISLAND, NY — This Memorial Day weekend, both Long Islanders and Mother Nature will celebrate an unofficial start to summer.

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday will bring consistent sunny skies, all with a high near 72 degrees.

If you're bound for the beach or will partake in Memorial Day festivities, be sure to stay hydrated and pack sunscreen.

Temperatures for Monday, May 29, Memorial Day, will reach up to a high of 77 degrees.

Here's the weekend forecast from the National Weather Service:

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 72. North wind 7 to 10 mph.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 72. Northeast wind 5 to 11 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

Monday, Memorial Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.