Mostly cloudy skies will be with us for much of today, but don't be surprised to see a few breaks of sunshine from time to time. We'll also be watching for a couple of spotty showers developing during the afternoon. Most of the day won't be a washout, but having the umbrella nearby isn't a bad idea. High temperatures will reach the upper 70s.

Tonight stays mostly cloudy, with a few passing showers possible from time to time. Otherwise, it will be a mild night across Long Island, with overnight lows generally in the 60s. More unsettled weather arrives Tuesday, with plenty of clouds and showers around. Thunderstorms will also develop during the afternoon, and a few could produce brief heavy downpours and gusty winds. Keep the umbrella with you Tuesday, with highs in the upper 70s and lower 80s.

A couple of showers and perhaps a few thunderstorms will continue into Tuesday night, with lows falling into the 60s. Wednesday remains unsettled, with mostly cloudy skies and a few showers at times. It looks we will have more dry time then wet time. High temperatures will once again be in the upper 70s.

By Thursday, we'll see some improvement with partly sunny skies, although a few showers and thunderstorms will be possible. It will also feel a little more humid, with highs in the upper 70s and lower 80s.

The good news is that the outlook for Labor Day weekend is shaping up nicely. Friday, Saturday and Sunday look mainly sunny and dry, with comfortable temperatures in the 70s and a few spots reaching the lower 80s.

Here is a look at the hour-by-hour weather conditions projected for Long Island into the weekend.