Sun and clouds this afternoon. Highs will be in the 50s and 60s. Typically average high this time of year is 61 degrees. Dry weather this evening with temperatures in the 50s.

Saturday brings rain, especially during the afternoon, with highs in the lower 50s. The morning will start with more spotty showers and drizzle. The afternoon and evening will feature steadier rain - 1 to 2 inches of rain will be possible into Sunday morning. We do need the rain on Long Island, but unfortunately, it can cancel outdoor Saturday and Sunday plans.

The question for Sunday is when the rain end? Overall the rain will taper off before noon. Some models, as of Friday afternoon, keep it wet through Sunday evening. News12 Meteorologist will be tracking the rain all weekend.

Today: Sun and clouds, with a high near 60. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy, chance of showers after midnight Low around 42. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

Saturday: Spotty shower or two in the morning, with more steadier showers during the afternoon. Breezy and cool. Highs only near 50. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

Saturday Night: Cloudy with Rain. Low around 40. East wind 5 to 15 mph.

Sunday: Rain likely, mainly before noon. Be alert the rain may linger longer in the day. Mostly cloudy. Breezy and cool.

High near 53. Northeast wind 10 to 20 mph.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

Thursday's update shows western Nassau County is still in a moderate drought. This area has expanded slightly on Long Island since last Thursday. The rest of Long Island is still seeing pre-drought, yet abnormally dry conditions. Looking ahead, the weather pattern looks like it will bring more rain chances to Long Island. Depending on how long that lasts and exactly how much rain falls, this could help the drier-than-normal conditions a bit over the next few weeks.