Thursday’s weather: Sunny and nice today, high of 78

BELOW: Today’s Weather Watch with Rick Gordon

Thursday’s Weather

Today high pressure builds across Northern New England into the weekend, bringing an extended period of dry and above-normal temperatures.

Hurricane Earl passes by well offshore this weekend but sends an easterly swell to the coastline by late Friday and this weekend. A long period of swells could increase the rip current and high surf risk this weekend.

Today: Partly to mostly sunny & nice. High 78 Winds: ENE 5-10 mph

Tonight: Clear & cool. Low 53 Winds: Light & Variable

Friday: Morning fog followed by sunshine & pleasant. High 83 Winds: Light & Variable

Friday night: Mainly clear & cool. Low 55 Winds: Light & Variable

Saturday: Mostly sunny & nice. High 85 Winds: Light & Variable

Saturday night: Few clouds. Low 60 Winds: Light & Variable

Sunday: Mostly sunny. High 85 Winds: Light & Variable

Sunday night: Partly cloudy. Low 60 Winds: Light & Variable

Monday: Some sun & more humid. High 80 Winds: Light & Variable

Monday night: Partly cloudy & humid. Low 60 Winds: SW 5-10 mph

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Weather Patterns We’re Watching

Summer-like temperatures for this weekend with highs in the 80s. Some wet weather by the middle of next week.

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The Great Outdoors Weather Report

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

Summits obscured. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds up to 10 mph.

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

Summits in and out of clouds. Highs in the upper 60s. Light and variable winds.

Photo/Jeffrey Hastings

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Beach Forecast

Weather: Pleasant with sunshine and patchy clouds.

U.V. Index: Moderate.

Thunderstorm Potential: None.

High Temperature: In the upper 60s.

Wind: Northeast winds around 5 mph.

Surf height: Around 3 feet.

Rip Current Risk: Low.

Water temperature: 65 degrees.

Tides for Hampton Beach: High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 10:08 AM. Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:22 PM.

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Lake Forecast for Lake Winnipesaukee

Light and variable winds becoming east at around 5 mph in the afternoon. Waves less than 1 foot. Patchy fog in the morning. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid-70s. Thunderstorms are not forecast for this period. Water temperature 70 degrees.

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