After a warm and pretty dry September, October is starting with more seasonable high temperatures in the 60s, but don't get used to it. Temperatures warm back up to around 80 degrees in time for the weekend.

Long Island also needs beneficial rain, but we are still anticipating dry weather until some at least scattered rain arrives next Tuesday evening through next Wednesday.

Otherwise, cool mornings and warm afternoons will be the weather highlight Friday through next Tuesday. After that, it does look like temperatures cool down again starting next Wednesday.

FORECAST:

TONIGHT: Mostly clear and breezy with lows around the upper 40s to low 50s.

THURSDAY: A sunny start with some clouds mixing with sunshine for the afternoon. Cool, but nice with high temperatures around 65 degrees. Lows around 48 degrees.

FRIDAY: Sun and some passing clouds. A little warmer with high temperatures around 70 degrees. Lows near 54 degrees.

SATURDAY: Sunny and warmer with highs around 77 degrees. Lows near 58 degrees.

SUNDAY: Another beautiful day with plenty of sunshine and high temperatures around 78 degrees. Lows near 60 degrees.

MONDAY: Mostly sunny and warm with high temperatures around 79 degrees. Lows near 62 degrees.

TUESDAY: Increasing clouds with the chance for a few evening rain showers. Highs around 78 degrees. Lows near 63 degrees.