Sustained southerly winds of 20 to 35 mph, with gusts of up to 60 mph are expected for most of Long Island, with the heaviest period coming in midafternoon.

Plan on rain on and off today in the Philadelphia region with gusty winds — it might be a good idea to deflate holiday decorations or add an extra tie. The weather forecast calls for the area to see rainfall totals between 1 and 3 inches by late afternoon and early evening.

High pressure will continue to move offshore to the south of the region as a storm system approaches the area from the west.