Weather Watch with Rick Gordon
Thursday’s weather
Anticipate intervals of rain (1 inch) and a thunderstorm, with heavy downpours likely later in the day. These downpours may be accompanied by gusty winds. The high will be 66 degrees.
Outlook for Sept. 26-30
Today: Expect periods of rain (1″) and a thunderstorm, with some heavy downpours occurring late in the day. Gusty winds may accompany these downpours. High 66 Winds: S 5-15+ mph
Tonight: Rain early with some clearing late. Low 56 Winds: Light & Variable
Friday: Warmer with a mix of sun & clouds. High 75 Winds: NNW 5-10 mph
Friday night: Partly cloudy. Low 53 Winds: Light & Variable
Saturday: Pleasant with a blend of sunshine and clouds; ideal weather for admiring the autumn leaves. High 73 Winds: Light & Variable
Saturday night: Partly cloudy Low 52 Winds: Light & Variable
Sunday: A mix of sun and clouds provides ideal weather for admiring the autumn leaves. High 73 Winds: Light & Variable
Sunday night: Few clouds. Low 52 Winds: Light & Variable
Monday: Pleasant with some sun for the last day of September. High 74 Winds: Light & Variable
Monday night: Partly cloudy. Low 52 Winds: Light & Variable
Hurricane Watch
Hurricane Watch Helene is a potent hurricane situated 200 miles from the Florida coast, becoming a Category 3 hurricane this morning. Hurricane warnings are in place for the Florida Big Bend area, while tropical storm warnings cover much of the remaining Florida coastline, excluding the western Florida Panhandle. The hurricane is anticipated to make landfall as a significant Category 3, potentially escalating to a Category 4, with wind speeds ranging from 120-125 mph as per the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Projections indicate the highest probability of landfall along the Florida Panhandle coast on Thursday evening between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Weather Patterns We’re Watching
Get ready for some delightful weather! The first week of October is forecasted to bring us temperatures in the 70s.
Hiking Forecast
Take a Hike
Elevations for summits above 4,000 feet in Northern New Hampshire today: Expect rain with highs in the upper 40s. South winds will range from 15 to 25 mph, with gusts reaching up to 55 mph. The likelihood of rain is nearly 100 percent.
Elevations between 2,500 and 4,000 feet in Northern New Hampshire today: Expect rain with highs in the lower 50s. South winds will be blowing at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts reaching up to 40 mph. The likelihood of rain is near 100 percent.
Peak Foliage Tracker
The optimal period for viewing fall foliage ranges from late September to October, with popular spots likely filling up quickly. To avoid the crowds, visiting parks and hiking trails early in the day is recommended.
Click here to go to the Visit NH Fall Foliage interactive tracking page
