Saturday’s weather: Warm and sunny, high of 82

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    Saturday’s Weather

    The Memorial Day weekend, marking the unofficial start of summer will bring plenty of sunshine with very warm temperatures in the low 80s on Saturday and Sunday. On Memorial Day, anticipate overcast skies, cooler temperatures, and intermittent showers after 4 PM, with highs in the upper 60s


    Hurricane Season begins June 1

    A summary infographic showing hurricane season probability and numbers of named storms predicted from NOAA’s 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook. (Image credit: NOAA)

    NOAA National Weather Service forecasters at the Climate Prediction Center predict above-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic basin this year. NOAA’s outlook for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, which spans from June 1 to November 30, predicts an 85% chance of an above-normal season, a 10% chance of a near-normal season, and a 5% chance of a below-normal season.


    5-Day Outlook, May 25-29

    Today: Very warm with sunshine. High 82 Winds: WNW 5-10 mph
    Tonight: Partly cloudy and mild. Low 58 Winds: Light & Variable
    Sunday: Remaining quite warm with periods of clouds and sunshine. High 82 Winds: N 5-10 mph
    Sunday night: Some clouds & mild. Low 57 Winds: E 5-10 mph
    Memorial Day: Expect cloudy skies with cooler temperatures with showers after 4 PM. High 69 Winds: ESE 5-15 mph
    Monday night: Expect cloudy skies with rain and a thunderstorm in the evening, followed by a couple of thunderstorms later on. Low 61 Winds: SSE 10-15 mph
    Tuesday: Morning showers will give way to partly cloudy skies and warmer temperatures in the afternoon. High 82 Winds: WSW 10-15 mph
    Tuesday night: Partly cloudy. Low 57 Winds: WSW 5-10 mph
    Wednesday: Some sun & clouds. High 80 Winds: W 5-10 mph
    Wednesday night: Partly cloudy. Low 56 Winds: NW 5-10 mph

    Weather Patterns We’re Watching

    The first Saturday of June will bring a mix of sunshine and clouds, with high temperatures in the mid-70s.

     Hiking/Beach/Lake Forecasts

    Take a Hike
    Elevations for summits above 4,000 feet in Northern New Hampshire Today: The forecast is mostly sunny with highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds will be approximately 35 mph, decreasing to around 25 mph in the afternoon. Wind gusts may reach up to 50 mph. The wind chill values could be as low as 19 in the morning.
    Elevations between 2,500 and 4,000 feet in Northern New Hampshire Today: The forecast is mostly sunny with highs in the lower 60s. Expect northwest winds at 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

    Hit the Beach

    Weather: Sunny.
    UV Index: Very High.
    Thunderstorm Potential: None.
    High Temperature: In the lower 70s.
    Winds: Northwest winds will be around 5 mph, shifting to the south in the afternoon.
    Surf Height: The swell starts at around 1 foot, increasing to approximately 2 feet by the afternoon.
    Rip Current Risk: Low.
    Water Temperature: 56 degrees. The US Coast Guard advises that if the water temperature falls below 60 degrees, an average person immersed in water may experience loss of dexterity within minutes, rendering them incapable of performing simple tasks such as fastening a life jacket or using a radio.
    Tides at Hampton Beach: Low tide at -0.1 feet (MLLW) will occur at 07:36 AM, followed by a high tide of 7.8 feet (MLLW) at 01:34 PM.

    Jump in the Lake

    Lake Forecast Westerly winds will be blowing at 5 to 10 mph, with wave heights around 1 foot. The weather will be sunny, with high temperatures in the mid-70s. There are no thunderstorms expected during this period. The water temperature is currently 61 degrees Fahrenheit.
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