Weather

Rain, heavy at times this morning, with strong winds gusting to 60 mph are in the forecast for the East End this...

Sustained winds from the south will reach 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph are expected, the weather service said.

A mix of rain and sleet is falling across Riverhead and the North Fork this morning. The wet precipitation, on top of three to five inches of snow accumulations, is creating a slushy, icy mess on local roads.

Riverhead Town is urging residents to stay home during the winter storm, which has covered local roads in a snow/slush mix and made them very slippery, according to an update issued by the town this evening.

A low pressure system will move off the Mid-Atlantic coast this evening and quickly intensify into a major winter storm, bringing heavy snow and winds gusting as high as 50 to 55 mph to the region, the weather service said.

A significant nor'easter could bring heavy snow and high winds to Long Island Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning, according to the National Weather Service.

Strong, gusty winds up to 50 MPH and potentially heavy rain are in the forecast for Long Island today, according to the National Weather Service.

A coastal flood advisory is in effect midday today and a freeze warning has been issued from 10 p.m. tonight to 10 a.m. tomorrow.

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Suffolk County as potentially severe thunderstorms approach the region.

There is an enhanced risk for severe thunderstorms on Long Island, New York City and the entire New York metro region this afternoon into this evening, with the possibility of damaging winds and large hail, according to the National Weather Service in New York.