Severe Storms Target Long Island: Timing, Potential Impacts

LONG ISLAND, NY — A line of thunderstorms is expected along a strong cold front on Monday, and some of them could become severe with drenching rain, damaging winds and large hail, possibly even an isolated tornado to Long Island.

AccuWeather Meteorologist Rob Richards said the cold front associated with this storm will dig across the Eastern states on Monday. The timing of the most potent storms will be from Monday afternoon through Monday evening, according to forecasters with Accuweather.

The strongest storms are expected north and west of New York City, but Long Island could certainly see wind gusts topping 60 mph during any severe storms. That's powerful enough to cause damage to trees and power lines and cause some power outages.

"Rush hour will be impacted." the National Weather Service said of the ride home Monday. "Stay weather aware and a have way to receive warnings."

Watches and warnings will be issued if the threat for severe storms increases, including for tornadoes if rotation appears during the storms. Be sure you are signed up for Patch news alerts to get weather updates straight to your inbox.

The full forecast:

Monday- A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Monday Night- Showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and midnight. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 55. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday- Sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 10 to 17 mph.

Tuesday Night- Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Northwest wind 9 to 15 mph.

Wednesday- Sunny, with a high near 70. Northwest wind around 14 mph.

Wednesday Night- A 30 percent chance of showers after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.

Thursday- A 30 percent chance of showers before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.

Thursday Night- Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.

Friday- Partly sunny, with a high near 75.

Friday Night- Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

Saturday- Partly sunny, with a high near 83.