Just before 5 p.m. Wednesday, the National Hurricane Center named the offshore nor'easter bringing an increase in wind gusts and minor coastal impacts to Long Island, subtropical storm Josephine. This does not change the minor impacts to Long Island and is essentially a hybrid storm that has taken on only some tropical characteristics. This storm continues to move further out to sea through the end of the week with diminishing wind gusts and continued dry weather on Thursday.

Other than a slight chance for a passing light shower over eastern Suffolk County, it will be dry and mostly cloudy with wind gusts between around 20 to 35 mph overnight. Have a heavier coat with you. It will feel chilly with the wind. Overnight lows into Thursday morning will stay in the upper 40s, but it can feel like the upper 30s.

Here is a look at the projected hour-by-hour weather for Long Island:

THURSDAY: Becoming mostly sunny. Gradually lowering wind gusts, but still breezy. Highs around the mid-60s. Lows near 43 degrees.

FRIDAY: Mostly sunny and cool. Highs around 54 degrees. Lows near 39 degrees.

SATURDAY: Mostly sunny with highs again around 56 degrees. Good news for everyone taking part in Saturday's Jones Beach Ironman 70.3! The weather is looking dry for the race, although it will be a chilly start, with morning temperatures in the 40s. The biggest improvement will be the winds, which will be much lighter than what we've been dealing with during the week. Northerly winds in the morning will gradually shift to the southwest during the afternoon, generally around 5 to 15 mph. Overall, it looks like a nice fall day for the race, with dry weather and much more manageable winds. Lows near 41 degrees.

SUNDAY: Sunny with highs around 62 degrees. Lows near 46 degrees.

MONDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs around 65 degrees. Lows near 48 degrees.

TUESDAY: Sun and clouds. Highs around 62 degrees. Lows near 48 degrees.

WEDNESDAY: Sun and clouds. Highs around 58 degrees. Lows near 48 degrees.