Expect lots of clouds Thursday, with some patchy fog and the chance for drizzle or mist. Cooler with highs near 52 degrees. Rain arrives in the evening after 8 p.m.

Rain tracks across Long Island overnight, ending with clearing skies by lunch time Friday. The afternoon turns sunny, but it will be breezy and cooler.

This weekend looks nice and seasonable, with sunshine and highs near 50 degrees.

OVERNIGHT: Becoming cloudy, with patchy fog. Lows near 39 degrees. Light southeast winds. Sunrise: 6:55 a.m.

THURSDAY: Cloudy, with areas of fog and the chance for some drizzle. Cooler, with highs near 52 degrees. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Sunset: 7:55 p.m. Cloudy, with rain at night. Lows near 39 degrees. Breezy with southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

FRIDAY: Morning rain gives way to sun and clouds. Breezy, with highs near 49 degrees. Mostly clear and chilly at night, with lows near 36 degrees.

SATURDAY: Partly sunny and nice. Highs near 54 degrees. Lows near 32 degrees.

SUNDAY: Mostly sunny and nice. Highs near 50 degrees. Lows near 34 degrees.

MONDAY: Mostly cloudy, with the good chance of rain showers. Highs near 54 degrees. Lows near 40 degrees.

TUESDAY: Sun and clouds. Highs near 53 degrees. Lows near 37 degrees.