Weather

Vehicles became stranded this evening at the bottom of Baiting Hollow Hill on Sound Avenue, said Riverhead Highway Superintendent George Woodson, who urged motorists to slow down and use extra caution on local roads tonight. The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning tonight and a coastal flood advisory.

West winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts of up to 50 mph are expected from late morning through early evening, the National Weather Service said in an advisory Saturday.

Floodwaters inundated downtown Riverhead and coastal sections ot Aquebogue and Jamesport Saturday.

A coastal storm is bearing down on the area this morning, bringing strong winds, moderate to occasionally heavy rains and coastal flooding.

High wind and coastal flood warnings have been issued for the East End in Saturday as a coastal storm bears down on the region. A flash flood watch is also in effect.

A heat advisory is in effect until 9 p.m. today for Long Island and the entire New York City metro region. Heat index values of 95 to 99 degrees are forecast by the National Weather Service.

Heat and air quality health advisories are in effect again Wednesday, Aug. 29.

An air quality health advisory for ground-level ozone is in effect Tuesday, along with a heat advisory due to temperatures in the mid-90s coupled with high humidity.

Heat index values are expected to climb from 95 to 104 degrees, according to the National Weather Service, which issued the advisory this morning. The advisory will remain in effect from 11 a.m. Tuesday through 9 p.m. Wednesday.

An air quality health advisory is in effect Thursday for Long Island, where ground-level ozone will be unhealthy for sensitive groups.