Long Island weather: brisk spring temperatures, rain expected after brief hint of summer

After Saturday’s brief glimpse of summer, the week ahead will return Long Island to more typical spring temperatures with rain and drizzle in the forecast.

Sunday will bring a 20-30-degree downward swing from Saturday’s highs near 80, with the high struggling to make 50, the National Weather Service said. There’s a 20% chance of showers before 2 p.m. Winds will be 8 to 10 mph out of the east. Rain is also possible overnight.

Monday will bring a 50% chance of showers with thunderstorms possible after 2 p.m., forecasters said. Highs will be in the mid-60s with south winds from 13-17 mph and gusts as high as 29 mph.

Monday evening is expected to be blustery, with wind gusts as high as 25 mph. There could be thunderstorms and up to an inch of new precipitation, the weather service said.

The rain and clouds are expected to give way to a sunny Tuesday, with a high temperature of 57.

Wednesday’s forecast calls for partly sunny skies with a high near 49.

Check back for updates on this developing story.