Rick Gordon’s Weather Watch

Today’s Weather

The weather will be hot, with a hazy sun and high humidity, and a heat advisory will be in effect until 8 PM. Prolonged exposure outdoors may result in dehydration and heatstroke. There is a possibility of a stray thunderstorm later in the day. A record high of 97° is expected, which feels like 100°, surpassing the previous record of 96° set in 2002. Winds will be coming from the southwest at 5 to 15 mph.

5-Day Outlook

Today: Hot with hazy sun & humid; prolonged outdoor exposure could lead to dehydration and heatstroke. A stray late day thunderstorm is possible. A record high of 97 (feel like 100), surpassing the previous mark of 96 set in 2002. Winds: SW 5-15 mph

Tonight: Partly cloudy, warm, and humid with a thunderstorm in a couple of spots. Low 73 (feel like 74) Winds: SSW 5-10 mph

Thursday: Hazy sun, not as hot, and humid with afternoon thunderstorms. High 87 (feel like 96) Winds: W 5-10 mph

Thursday night: Partly cloudy and humid. Low 66 Winds: NNW 5-10 mph

Friday: Lots of sunshine and less humid. High 85 Winds: NNE 5-10 mph

Friday night: Mainly clear and comfortably cool. Low 57 Winds: Light & Variable

Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm. High 89 Winds: SW 5-10 mph

Saturday night: Mainly clear and more humid. Low 65 (feel like 67) Winds: Light & Variable

Sunday: Some sun, hot, and humid. High 94 (feel like 96) Winds: WSW 5-10 mph

Sunday night: An evening thunderstorm and turning less humid. Low 64 Winds: NW 5-10 mph

Heat Wave

Get ready for record-breaking heat—today—as the heat wave continues through today, not as hot tomorrow. With the heat wave today, here are some essential safety tips to keep yourself protected during extreme heat conditions.

☀️ Stay Cool Spend time in air-conditioned places, such as malls, libraries, or cooling centers. If you don’t have AC, take cool showers or baths and use wet clothes on your wrists, neck, and temples. Avoid using ovens or stoves, which can heat up your home.

💧 Stay Hydrated Drink water regularly—about a cup every 20 minutes—even if you’re not thirsty. Avoid sugary, caffeinated, or alcoholic drinks. Include snacks or electrolyte drinks if you’re sweating heavily.

👕 Dress Smart Wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothes made of breathable fabrics like cotton or linen. Use wide-brimmed hats and sunglasses for sun protection.

🕒 Time Your Activities Avoid strenuous outdoor activities between 10 AM and 4 PM. If you must be outside, take frequent breaks in the shade and drink water often.

👶 Protect Vulnerable Groups Check on older adults, children, pregnant individuals, and those with chronic conditions. Never leave children or pets in parked cars—even briefly.

🚨 Know the Warning Signs Heat cramps: Heavy sweating, muscle pain—rest and hydrate. Heat exhaustion: Dizziness, nausea, clammy skin—cool down and seek medical help if symptoms persist. Heat stroke: High body temp, confusion, fainting—call 911 immediately.

Weather Patterns We’re Watching

Next week, the dry weather will persist, bringing comfortable conditions with temperatures reaching highs in the 70s to around 80 degrees.

Get Out!

Take a Hike: Summits above 4,000 feet: Mostly sunny in the morning, with summits occasionally covered by clouds. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected in the afternoon. Temperatures will reach the mid-70s, except for areas above 5000 feet where highs will be in the upper 60s. Southwest winds will blow at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. There is a 40 percent chance of rain. Elevations between 2,500 and 4,000 feet: The morning will be mostly sunny before turning mostly cloudy. Expect scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon, with highs near 80. Winds will be light and variable, shifting to the southwest at about 10 mph in the afternoon, with gusts up to 25 mph. There’s a 50% chance of rain.

Hit the Beach Hampton & Rye Beach

Weather: Sunny.

UV Index: Very High.

Thunderstorm Potential: None.

High Temperature: In the mid 80s.

Winds: South winds 5 to 10 mph.

Surf Height: Around 2 feet.

Water Temperature: 66 degrees.

Rip Tide Current Risk: Low.

Tides Hampton Beach: Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:01 AM. High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 02:58 PM.

Jump in a Lake

Southwest winds at about 5 mph with waves under 1 foot. Sunny skies with patchy morning fog. Isolated showers and thunderstorms may develop in the afternoon. Hot temperatures reaching around 90 degrees. A 20% chance of rain, and the water temperature is 76 degrees.