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First Alert Forecast: Red Alert expires after strong early morning storms, but more storms on the way

First Alert Weather: Red Alert for early morning storms
First Alert Weather: Red Alert for early morning storms 04:08

A Red Alert was in effect due to the threat of isolated severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall that could lead to localized flooding but has since expired. A flash flood warning for parts of Suffolk County has expired.

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Early morning storms bring flooding concerns 01:39

Forecast: It will be generally quiet through the middle part of the afternoon, then there's a chance of showers and thunderstorms late this afternoon (mainly after 6 p.m.) across the interior. 

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Otherwise, expect muggy conditions with highs in the low 80s. 

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A few showers and thunderstorms will likely push through this evening with an isolated severe thunderstorm not out of the question; less activity is expected overnight. 

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As for tomorrow, we'll see decreasing clouds with perhaps a couple stray showers and highs in the 80s.

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Looking Ahead: Thursday looks generally quiet with mostly to partly sunny skies, some stray showers and highs in the 80s. A chance of showers and thunderstorms returns Thursday night into Friday.

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