Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that there will be extended hours at state swimming facilities and state parks beginning Friday and continuing through Saturday evening. The beaches at Robert Moses, Sunken Meadow, Hither Hills State Parks and Jones Beach will remain open until 8:30 p.m. The swimming pool at Jones Beach will also be open until 8:30 p.m.

Additional parks may offer extended hours. Check the parks department website, www.nysparks.com, to check availability.

We've enjoyed some gorgeous mid-summer weather on Long Island the past 2 days with sunny skies, warm temperatures, and low humidity. There's even been a refreshing breeze from time to time. That nice pattern lasts right into the first half of the weekend. So, if you like the summer temperatures but hate the summer humidity, you are in luck Saturday. We'll enjoy sunny skies, highs in the mid to upper 80's, and comfortable humidity levels.

Temperatures reached record levels on Monday near the Mid 90's. An isolated thunderstorm is possible as a weak cold front moves overhead this afternoon. High pressure builds in behind the front bringing drier and cooler air onto the island tonight. Overnight lows still on the mild side near the lower 70's.

Wednesday will continue to be on the warm side, but a lot less humid. Highs are expected to top out in the upper 80's to low 90's under mostly sunny skies. This trend will remain into the weekend as high pressure holds steady over the Tri-State area.

We enjoyed another beautiful summer day today with sunny skies and low humidity. Unfortunately with high pressure moving offshore winds will shift to a more southerly flow. This will result in warmer and more humid air throughout the tri-state area tomorrow. Tonight we will generally be in the upper 60's under partly cloudy skies.