Clouds will be the dominant feature across Long Island today, although there will be a few breaks of sunshine this morning. Don't let those brighter skies fool you, though, because conditions will turn unsettled later today. Rain will develop during the afternoon, and there is also the threat of a few thunderstorms. If you're heading out, be sure to keep the umbrella handy and stay weather-aware as showers become more widespread. High temperatures will remain in the 70s thanks to the extensive cloud cover.

The wet weather continues tonight with cloudy skies, scattered showers, and periods of thunderstorms. Some of the heavier downpours could produce brief pockets of moderate to heavy rain along with gusty winds reaching up to 30 mph. While widespread severe weather is not expected, a few storms could make for a soggy evening commute and reduced visibility at times. Overnight lows will settle into the 60s.

Tuesday starts off on a damp note with cloudy skies, lingering morning showers, and a slight chance of a thunderstorm. The good news is that conditions will steadily improve through the day as the rain moves away. Clouds will gradually break for some late-day sunshine, helping temperatures rebound into the lower 80s. Tuesday night looks much quieter with partly cloudy skies and comfortable overnight lows in the 60s.

Looking ahead, the middle of the week is shaping up beautifully. Both Wednesday and Thursday will feature a return to plenty of sunshine, lower humidity, and warm summer temperatures. Afternoon highs will climb into the 80s, making for excellent weather to enjoy the outdoors before the next weather system approaches later in the week.