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Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

A front will bring scattered showers and storms to portions of the Central and Eastern US. Severe storms are expected in parts of the Great Plains and Ozarks today. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Elevated wildfire conditions will develop across portions of the Northern/Central Plains and air quality issues will persist in the Northwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Shirley, Brookhaven Airport (KHWV)

Lat: 40.82°NLon: 72.87°WElev: 82ft.

Overcast

78°F

26°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 30.13 in (1020.3 mb)
Dewpoint 76°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 6 Aug 7:56 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Yaphank NY

Heat Advisory August 6, 11:00am until August 7, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Heat index values as high as 98. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Heat index values as high as 99. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Heat index values as high as 98. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 87. Heat index values as high as 99. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Yaphank NY
 40.82°N 72.9°W (Elev. 36 ft)
Last Update:
3:15 am EDT Aug 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am EDT Aug 6, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 12, 2026
 
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