Friday’s weather: Remnants of Elsa move north with drying trend over the weekend

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Friday’s Weather

Elsa`s circulation tracks through the Gulf of Maine today before exiting to Nova Scotia early tomorrow. A drying trend is expected over the weekend as weak high pressure builds over the Northeast.

Weather Alert

Tropical moisture will bring very heavy rainfall to New Hampshire, watch for flash flooding. Rainfall totals 1″-2″.  Tropical rainstorm Elsa strongest wind forecast:

  • 10 a.m.: Sustained Winds ESE 29 mph Wind Gusts 37 mph
  • 11 a.m.: Sustained Winds ENE 31 mph Wind Gusts 41 mph
  • Noon: Sustained Winds ENE 24 mph Wind Gusts 31 mph
  • 1 p.m.PM: Sustained Winds NE 18 mph Wind Gusts 25 mph
  • 2 p.m.: Sustained Winds NNW 20 mph Wind Gusts 27 mph
  • 3 p.m.: Sustained Winds WNW 30 mph Wind Gusts 43 mph

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5-Day Outlook July 9 – July 13

Today: Rain & wind from tropical rainstorm Elsa (1″-2″ rain) High 76 Winds Winds: ESE winds shifting to NW at 15 to 25 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy & humid Low 65 Winds: WNW 5-10 mph
Saturday: Some sun and humid High 78 Winds: Light & Variable
Saturday night: Partly cloudy and humid Low 62 Winds: Light & Variable
Sunday: Some sun and humid High 81 Winds: SE 5-10 mph
Sunday night: Cloudy & humid with showers Low 63 Winds: Light & Variable
Monday: Some sun & humid High 84 Winds: Light & Variable
Monday night: Partly cloudy & humid Low 65 Winds: Light & Variable
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy & humid with a thunderstorm High 80 Winds: SE 5-10 mph
Tuesday night: Partly cloudy & humid Low 68 Winds: Light & Variable

Weather Patterns We’re Watching

Seasonable temperatures and humid conditions early next week. A persistent Bermuda high continues to pump warm moist air into New Hampshire from the southwest.


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Hampton Beach, where the ocean provided angry beautiful photo ops. Photo/ Jeffrey Hastings

Beach Weather Update

  • Weather Outlook: Rain & wind from tropical rainstorm Elsa (1″-2″ rain)
  • UV Index: Low.
  • Thunderstorm Potential: Moderate. Implies that thunderstorms are possible.
  • High Temperature: In the mid-70s.
  • Winds: Southeast 20-25 mph with gusts to 45 mph, becoming North in the afternoon.
  • Surf Height: 3-4 feet.
  • Water temperature: 60 degrees.
  • Rip Current Risk: Low
  • Tides – Hampton Beach: Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:11 AM. High 7.6 feet (MLLW) 12:07 PM.

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About this Author

Rick Gordon

Rick is a native of Red Hill, PA, and is a former Chief Meteorologist at WMUR-TV. He currently teaches ninth-grade physical science at Central High School. His past adventures in weather-watching include a stint as on-air meteorologist for WSEE in Erie, PA; meteorologist with D&M Weather Services in Pittsburgh, PA; AccuWeather in State College, PA; and weather guy for KDKA radio in Pittsburgh. He studied meteorology at Millersville University in Lancaster, PA (aka God’s Country) and currently lives in Wells Beach, Maine. 

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