HEADLINES:
- More record-breaking warmth on Long Island Friday. Islip Airport hit 80 degrees, breaking the previous record of 77 degrees in 1982.
- Fall makes a comeback this weekend with mostly clear skies and much cooler temperatures.
- Long Island is now in a moderate drought and there is no big measurable rain headed our way in the extended forecast.
- Following a cool weekend, temperatures will be on the rise again next week as the roller coaster ride continues.
FORECAST:
OVERNIGHT: Mostly clear and cooler. Breezy at times with lows near 45 degrees. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Sunrise: 7:25 a.m.
SATURDAY: Sunny and nice. Cooler and breezy at times with highs near 60 degrees. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Sunset: 5:47 p.m. Clear and cold at night with lows near 39 degrees.
SUNDAY: Sunny and nice. Seasonable with highs near 56 degrees. Lows near 40 degrees.
MONDAY: Partly sunny to mostly cloudy. Highs near 60 degrees. Lows near 52 degrees.
TUESDAY: Partly sunny to mostly cloudy and mild. Highs near 69 degrees. Lows near 57 degrees.
WEDNESDAY: Warm with sun and clouds. Highs near 70 degrees. Lows near 50 degrees.