Second Strong Storm Moving In: Long Island Forecast

LONG ISLAND, NY — Another strong storm is forecast to begin Sunday afternoon and continue into Tuesday. Once again, the precipitation is forecast to be plain rain, and once again temperatures will soar into the mid 50s.

"After gathering steam from the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico early this weekend, the storm will rocket up the East Coast on Sunday and Monday along a path that is typical of storms during the winter months but carrying an amount of moisture usually seen during the summer," said Bill Deger, AccuWeather senior meteorologist.

Most of the weekend will be dry, good for holiday-themed activities. There's a chance of rain Sunday afternoon, and then rain is likely to be heavy overnight. It'll be mild, too. Temperatures will climb starting Friday, and could reach the high 50s on Monday before dropping back into the 40s.

As the storm moves north, the downpours could dramatically affect commutes on Monday in the New York Tri-State area. It could also have an effect on one of the busiest travel times as the holiday week begins. Interstates could be affected and ripple effects could be felt at airports all across the country, Deger said.

Quieter weather is expected to return in the storm's wake, he said.

Here's the National Weather Service forecast based on southwest Suffolk County:

• Thursday - Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
• Tonight - Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
• Friday - Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. West winds 15 to 20 mph.
• Friday Night - Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
• Saturday - Sunny. Highs around 50. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
• Saturday Night - Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
• Sunday - Cloudy. A chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
• Sunday Night - Cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening, then rain likely after midnight. Rain may be heavy at times after midnight. Lows around 50. Chance of rain 70 percent.
• Monday - Rain likely, mainly in the morning. Rain may be heavy at times in the morning. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
• Monday Night - Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Cooler with lows in the mid 30s.
• Tuesday - Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the lower 40s.
• Tuesday Night - Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and snow showers in the evening, then a chance of snow showers after midnight. Lows around 30. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
• Wednesday - Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.