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Freeze watch issued for Long Island Monday night through Tuesday morning

by Apr 19, 2026
A freeze watch is in effect for Long Island, including Riverhead and the East End, with subfreezing temperatures possible late Monday night into Tuesday morning, according to the National Weather Service in Upton.

Dense fog advisory in effect Tuesday night into Wednesday morning

by Feb 17, 2026
A dense fog advisory is in effect from 10 p.m. Tuesday through 10 a.m. Wednesday, the National Weather Service said in a statement this afternoon.

Dangerously cold wind chill values forecast this weekend

by Feb 5, 2026
Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 degrees below zero are forecast Saturday night into early Sunday morning, according to the National Weather Service.

Cold weather advisory again in effect Sunday morning, with wind chills of -5 to -10

by Feb 1, 2026
Temperatures in the teens Sunday morning plus blustery winds mean wind chill values as low as -5º to -10º, the National Weather Service said.

Wind, coastal flood advisories and gale warning in in effect Friday

by Dec 19, 2025
Strong gusty winds and rain have prompted wind and coastal flood advisories and gale warnings for the L.I. Sound and bays Friday.

Riverhead closes Sound beaches Friday due to ‘rough surf and hazardous conditions’ from Hurricane Erin

by Aug 22, 2025
Riverhead Town’s beaches on the Long Island Sound will be closed today “as a result of rough surf and hazardous conditions resulting from Hurricane Erin,” Supervisor Tim Hubbard said in a press release.

Wind advisory: Strong winds, 45-50 mph gusts

by Jan 29, 2025
West-northwest winds of 20 to 25 mph  with gusts of 45 to 50 mph are forecast. The advisory is in effect from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. today.

Winds gusting to 60 mph prompt high wind warning for Wednesday afternoon and evening

by Dec 10, 2024
A high wind warning is in effect for eastern Suffolk Wednesday from noon until 10 p.m. for winds of 25 to 35 mph, gusting to 60 mph, the National Weather Service said. Coastal flooding is also forecasted.

Red flag warning in effect Saturday due to critical fire weather conditions

by Nov 15, 2024
A red flag warning is in effect Saturday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. due to critical fire weather conditions expected.

Long Island again under critical fire weather conditions through today

by Nov 12, 2024
A red flag warning is in effect across Long Island today through 6 p.m. due to expected critical fire weather conditions, according to the National Weather Service.