Long Island Weather: Thunderstorms Could Lead To Flooding

LONG ISLAND, NY — Nassau residents may have to look out for heavy rain today that could produce some local flooding. But the rains won't last long, and the rest of the week will be sunny and warmer.

According to the National Weather Service, there is a low chance of flash floods in Nassau County due to thunderstorms that could drop an inch or more of rain per hour. But it's unclear when — and if — these storms will hit. Either way, there is likely to be rain today, which the area desperately needs.

There is also a chance of rain on Tuesday. After that, skies clear and temperatures begin to climb. Highs will be in the upper 80s for the back half of the week. There's a small chance of more rain on Friday, but the rest of the week should otherwise be sunny.

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

Today: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 79. Southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 7 mph.

Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west after midnight.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 88.

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

Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

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