Scattered LI Showers, Thunderstorms, Expected On July 4: What To Know

LONG ISLAND, NY — Independence Day celebrations may need to stay indoors this year.

The National Weather Service predicts that scattered showers and thunderstorms will take place after 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4.

A chance of precipitation remains 30 percent into Tuesday night, with a southwest wind of 5 mph.

A hazardous weather outlook was issued by the service on Monday, due to the storms.

"Should they develop, there is the potential for a few of the storms to become strong to severe, with strong winds the main threat," the service said.

A high rip current risk also remains into effect until Monday evening.

The rest of the week is expected to be sunny and warm on Long Island, with Thursday reaching a high of 85.

Governor Hochul's three-day air quality health advisories ended on Saturday, as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to cause the Air Quality Index (AQI) to reach unhealthy levels.

As of Monday morning, the average AQI on Long Island is 39 and considered "Good", according to Air Now.

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

Tuesday (Independence Day): Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Tuesday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. North wind around 6 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 85.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.