Thursday’s weather: Partly sunny, high of 73

    Weather Watch with Rick Gordon


    Thursday’s Weather

    Pleasant today with a mix of sun and clouds. High of 73 degrees.

    5-Day Forecast Aug. 22-Aug. 26

    Today: Nice with some sun & clouds. High 73 Winds: WNW 5-10 mph

    Tonight: Mainly clear & cool. Low 53 Winds: Light & Variable

    Friday: Sunny & nice. High Around 80 Winds: WNW 5-10 mph

    Friday night: Clear & cool. Low 56 Winds: Light & Variable

    Saturday: Mostly sunny & very warm. High 86 Winds: Light & Variable

    Saturday night: Mainly clear. Low 58 Winds: Light & Variable

    Sunday: Mostly sunny & very warm. High 87 Winds: W 5-10 mph

    Sunday night: Some clouds & slightly more humidity. Low 63 Winds: SW5-10 mph

    Monday: Some sun, slightly humid with some spot afternoon thunderstorms. High 81 (feel like 84) Winds: SW 5-10 mph

    Monday night: Some clouds & humid. Low 63 Winds: Light & Variable


    Weather Patterns We’re Watching


    Prepare for a sunny Labor Day with temperatures around 80 degrees. The Labor Day weekend may heat up, with temperatures ranging from 88 to 93 degrees.

    Hiking/Beach/Lake Forecasts

    Take a Hike

    Elevations for summits above 4,000 feet in Northern New Hampshire Today: Summits will be obscured with a possibility of showers. Expect highs around 50 degrees. Northwest winds will be blowing at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 35 mph. There is a 50 percent chance of rain.

    Elevations between 2,500 and 4,000 feet in Northern New Hampshire Today: The summits will be obscured with a possibility of showers. Expect highs in the mid-50s. Northwest winds will be around 10 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. There is a 50 percent chance of rain.

    Hit the Beach

    • Weather: Mostly sunny.
    • UV Index: Very high.
    • Thunderstorm Potential: None.
    • High Temperature: In the lower 70s.
    • Winds: West winds 5 to 10 mph.
    • Water Temperature: 66 degrees.
    • Surf Height: Around 2 feet.
    • Rip Current Risk: Low.
    • Hampton Beach Tides: Low tide at -1.1 feet (MLLW) will occur at 08:01 AM, followed by a high tide of 9.8 feet (MLLW) at 01:58 PM.

    Jump in a Lake

    Westerly winds are expected at approximately 10 mph, with wave heights near one foot. The forecast is mostly sunny with a small chance of afternoon showers. Temperatures will reach the upper 60s, with a 20 percent chance of rain. Thunderstorms are not expected during this period. The water temperature will be around 72 degrees.