Use caution when driving on wet roads. The weather will improve after 3 p.m. just in time for dinner. A prolonged period of cold weather is on the way with highs struggling to around 40 with lows ...

One of the most-known factors for weather patterns globally and in the tri-state area year-round is El Niño versus La Niña.

The rain was welcome news as Long Island, like most of the region, has had no significant rainfall since August.

A coastal flood advisory is also in effect from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It turns colder Thursday night into Friday with drier weather, but showers could return by Friday evening. Highs will be in the ...