Watch for scattered strong to severe storms this evening with, drier weather overnight.

Scattered strong-to-severe storms are moving across Long Island this evening, with drier weather expected after 7 p.m. Tonight will turn less humid and partly cloudy with lows near 73 degrees.

Get ready for a nice start to the weekend. It won't be as hot or humid, with highs near 84.

Sunday could see scattered showers and possibly a thunderstorm in the morning, with better weather expected for the afternoon and highs near 80.

Hot weather returns early next week, with sunshine and highs in the upper 80s to near 90 degrees Monday through Wednesday.

OVERNIGHT: Partly cloudy with lows near 73.

SATURDAY: Not as hot or humid. Sun and clouds, with highs near 85. Partly cloudy at night with lows near 71.

SUNDAY: Partly sunny, with the chance for scattered showers and storms, mainly in the morning, with some sun expected for the afternoon. Highs near 80. Partly cloudy at night, with lows near 71.

MONDAY: Mostly sunny and very warm, with highs near 87. Lows near 73.

TUESDAY: Mostly sunny and hot, with highs near 90. Lows near 75.

WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny and hot, with highs near 90. Lows near 71.