Sunday’s weather: Light rain turns heavy in the p.m., flood watch in effect

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Sunday’s Weather

Another upper low will establish itself over the Great Lakes into the middle of next week, sending multiple disturbances through the area and keeping chances of rain in the forecast every day through next Friday. The heaviest rain Sunday night with 1.5-2″ of rain and gusty wind over 30 mph.


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Weather Alert

A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING.
WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
WHERE…Portions of New Hampshire, including the following areas, Belknap, Eastern Hillsborough, Interior Rockingham, Merrimack, Northern Carroll, Northern Grafton, Southern Carroll, Southern Coos, Southern Grafton, Strafford, and Western and Central Hillsborough.
WHEN…From Sunday evening through Tuesday evening.
IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Current streamflow is near normal, but excessive rain combined with saturated ground will lead to higher-than-normal runoff. This may cause river levels to exceed the minor flood stage at several locations across the watch area, with additional river locations exceeding the action stage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.


5-Day Forecast April 29-May 3

Today: Periods of light rain. High 52 Winds: ENE 10-20+ mph

Tonight: Periods of heavy rain (1.5-2″) & wind. Low 49 Winds: E 20-30+ mph

Monday (May 1): Morning showers with some afternoon sun & miler. High 69 Winds: SW 10-15 mph

Monday night: Partly to mostly cloudy. Low 43 Winds: S 10-15 mph

Tuesday: Mostly cloudy & cooler with a few showers. High 56 Winds: S 5-10 mph

Tuesday night: Mostly cloudy with patchy fog. Low 44 Winds: Light & Variable

Wednesday: Cloudy with sunny breaks and some spot showers. High 56 Winds: NNE 5-10 mph

Wednesday night: Mostly cloudy with patchy fog. Low 44 Winds: NNE 5-10 mph

Thursday: Cloudy and cool with light rain. High 52 Winds: NNE 5-10 mph

Thursday night: Cloudy with patchy fog. Low 43 Winds: N 5-10 mph

Weather Patterns We’re Watching

May will start out wet, which will last all next week.

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White Mountains Weather

The forecast for summits above 4,000 feet in Northern New Hampshire: Snow likely in the morning followed by rain. Highs in the upper 30s. Southeast winds 40 to 50 mph. At elevations above 5,000 feet, southeast winds around 60 mph increasing to around 75 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent. Wind chill values as low as 10 above.

The forecast for elevations between 2,500 and 4,000 feet in Northern New Hampshire: Rain. Highs around 40. Southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent. Wind chill values as low as 17.


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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