Rick Gordon’s Weather Watch
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Today’s Weather
Today, cloudy and windy conditions are accompanied by heavy rainfall of around one inch and a morning thunderstorm. Expect a few additional showers throughout the day. There is a possibility of flooding due to intense downpours, along with localized wind gusts that could reach up to 40 mph. The high temperature is forecasted to be 63°, though it may feel cooler at approximately 56° due to southeast winds ranging from 20 to 25 mph, possibly exceeding that.
Weekend Weather at a Glance
Today: Cloudy and windy with heavy rain (1″) and a thunderstorm in the morning, followed by a few showers. Storms may bring flooding downpours and localized damaging wind gusts to 40 mph. High 63 (feel like 56) Winds: SSE 20-25+ mph
Tonight: Considerable clouds early. Some decrease in clouds late. Low 48 Winds: SW 5-10 mph
Tuesday: Mostly sunny & nice. High 66 Winds: SW 5-10 mph
Tuesday night: Clear start followed by clouds with some showers late. Low 48 Winds: Light & Variable
Wednesday: Some clouds with showers (.30″) and a afternoon thundershower. High 62 Winds: S 5-10 mph
Wednesday night: Partly cloudy. Low Around 40 Winds: WSW 5-10 mph
Thursday: Cool with some sun & clouds. High 58 Winds: WSW 5-15 mph
Thursday night: Partly cloudy. Low 40 Winds: SW 5-10 mph
Friday: Cool with some sun & clouds. High 58 Winds: WNW 5-15 mph
Friday night: Clearing and cold. Low 37 Winds: WNW 5-10 mph
Peak viewing for The Orionids
The Orionids meteor shower will reach its peak tonight, offering a chance to see up to 20 meteors per hour. The weather is set to improve, starting with considerable clouds early on, gradually clearing later. The night sky will showcase one of autumn’s finest meteor showers as the Orionids hit their annual peak at the beginning of the new week. The meteor display will increase tonight, peaking in the early morning hours of Tuesday, with up to 20 meteors per hour visible in the sky. Activity typically peaks between 2 AM and daybreak, when Earth faces directly into the stream of debris responsible for the shower.
Meteor showers happen when Earth travels through trails of debris left by comets or asteroids. The Orionids, for example, are caused by cosmic dust from Halley’s Comet, which is also responsible for the Eta Aquarid meteor shower every May.
Weather Patterns We’re Watching
The last weekend of October will feature dry & cool conditions with highs in the middle 50s.
Get Out!
Elevations for summits above 4,000 feet in Northern New Hampshire today: Rainy with highs in the upper 40s. Southeast winds ranging from 20 to 30 mph, and at elevations above 5,000 feet, southeast winds around 50 mph, decreasing to about 40 mph in the afternoon. Nearly a 100 percent chance of rain.
Elevations between 2,500 and 4,000 feet in Northern New Hampshire today: Rain, with highs in the lower 50s. Southeast winds of 15 to 25 mph, gusting up to 55 mph. Near 100% chance of rain.