Sunday’s weather: Heat wave continues, with a high of 94

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Sunday’s Weather

The high yesterday of 96 broke the record of 95 set in 2018. The peak of the heat will be today, with the possibility of reaching 7 straight days of 90 degrees or greater at both Concord and Manchester, which would be a top 3 longevity heatwave. This would be impressive as we just had 6 consecutive days 2 weeks ago. If we hit 90 on Monday it would make 8 straight days of 90 degrees.

HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM TONIGHT

Heat index values in the mid to upper 90s are expected in Merrimack, Strafford, Eastern Hillsborough, and Interior Rockingham counties until 8 p.m. tonight.
Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Overnight low temperatures will only fall into the upper 60s to mid-70s at times, leading to accumulated heat impact. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives, pets, and neighbors.

5-Day Outlook Aug. 7-Aug. 11

Today: Hazy sun, near-record heat, and muggy with hit-or-miss thunderstorms. High 94 (record is 96 in 2001, feels like 101) Winds: SW 10-15 mph
Tonight: Some clouds, very warm, and humid. Low 74 Winds: SW 5-10 mph
Monday: Some sun, hot, and muggy with hit-or-miss thunderstorms. High 91(feel like 98) Winds: SSW 5-15 mph
Monday night: Partly cloudy and humid with some thunderstorms. Low 70 Winds: SSE 5-10 mph
Tuesday: Some sun, hot, and humid with hit-or-miss thunderstorms. High 90 Winds: SW 5-10 mph
Tuesday night: Evening thunderstorms with humid conditions. Low 67 Winds: E 5-10 mph
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and humid with some showers. High 79 Winds: Light & Variable
Wednesday night: Mostly cloudy and humid. Low 64 Winds: ENE 5-10 mph
Thursday: Some sun and humid with some showers. High 82 Winds: Light & Variable
Thursday night: Partly cloudy and turning less humid. Low 61 Winds: NNW 5-10 mph

Screenshot 2022 08 06 9.46.19 PMWeather Patterns We’re Watching

Not drought-busting but showery weather moving in the middle of next week.

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Summits above 4,000 feet in Northern New Hampshire Today:

Mostly cloudy in the morning, then summits becoming obscured. Scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds, small hail, and heavy rainfall in the afternoon. Highs in the mid-70s. West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Elevations between 2,500 and 4,000 feet in Northern New Hampshire Today:

Cloudy in the morning, then summits becoming obscured. Scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds, small hail, and heavy rainfall in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. West winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

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Beach Forecast

Weather: Hazy sun, hot, and humid with a spotty thunderstorm in the afternoon.

U.V. Index: High.

Thunderstorm Potential: Low. This implies that there is little chance of thunderstorms.

High Temperature: 90.

Wind: Southwest winds around 10 mph.

Surf height: Around 2 feet.

Water temperature: 65 degrees.

Rip Currents: Low Tides for Hampton Beach: High 7.8 feet (MLLW) 07:04 AM. Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 01:22 PM.

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Lake Forecast for Lake Winnipesaukee

Southwest winds around 10 mph. Waves around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds, small hail, and heavy rainfall in the afternoon. Hot with highs around 90. Chance of rain 30 percent. The lightning threat is moderate, which implies that thunderstorms are possible. Water temperature 78 degrees.

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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