Weather Watch with Rick Gordon
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Friday’s Weather
Today high pressure controls our weather with some sun and warmer with highs in the low 70s.
Warm-Up
A warming trend is expected to develop from Monday through Wednesday, bringing a summer-like feel with highs in the 80s. The first surge of humidity will arrive on Wednesday, with temperatures remaining in the 80s.
5-Day Outlook, May 17-21
Today: Warmer with some sun & clouds. High 73 Winds: ENE 5-15 mph
Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Low 51 Winds: ENE 5-10 mph
Saturday: Clouds with sunny breaks. High 67 Winds: ENE 5-10 mph
Saturday night: Mostly cloudy. Low 52 Winds: NNE 5-10 mph
Sunday: Early cloudy skies will give way to partial clearing later in the day. High 71 Winds: ENE 5-10 mph
Sunday night: Few clouds. Low 49 Winds: Light & Variable
Monday: The weather is pleasant and warm with intervals of clouds and sunshine. High Near 80 Winds: SSE 5-10 mph
Monday night: Some clouds. Low 54 Winds: Light & Variable
Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm. High 85 Winds: SW5-10 mph
Tuesday night: Mainly clear. Low 56 Winds: SSW 5-10 mph
Weather Patterns We’re Watching
Next week will bring a summer feel, with temperatures in the 80s and rising humidity by Wednesday.
Hiking Report/White Mountains Weather
Elevations for summits above 4,000 feet in Northern New Hampshire Today: Summits will be shrouded in clouds at times. Expect highs around 60 degrees, except for lower temperatures in the 50s at elevations above 5000 feet. Southeast winds will be gentle at up to 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 20 mph.
Elevations between 2,500 and 4,000 feet in Northern New Hampshire Today: Peaks will appear and disappear among the clouds. There’s a possibility of afternoon showers. Expect highs in the mid-60s. Winds will be light and variable, shifting to the southeast at about 10 mph in the afternoon, with gusts reaching up to 25 mph. There’s a 40 percent chance of rain.