Weather: Unseasonably warm this week with temps in the 80s

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Tuesday’s Weather

Normal highs for the middle of May should be 70, today we’ll be 10 degrees above normal. The above-normal temperatures will last for most of the week with a summer-like feel.


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Weather Outlook, May 18 – May 22

Today: Mix sun & clouds High 81 Winds: WNW 10-15 mph
Tonight: Partly cloudy & mild Low 57 Winds: NW 5-10 mph
Wednesday: Some sun & very warm High 85 Winds: NNW 5-10 mph
Wednesday night: Partly cloudy & mild Low 60 Winds: Light & Variable
Thursday: Some sun, very warm and more humid Hight 86 Winds: SSE 5-10 mph
Thursday night: Clouding up & warm Low 60 Winds: SSE 5-10 mph
Friday: Some sun, muggy & warm High 84 Winds: SW 5-10 mph
Friday night: Some clouds & warm Low 62 Winds: Light & Variable
Saturday: Some sun and muggy, with an afternoon thunderstorm High 84 Winds: WNW 5-10 mph
Saturday night: Partly cloudy & warm Low 62 Winds: NW 5-10 mph

Weather Patterns We’re Watching

Summer-like warmth with increasing humidity by the end of the week.

Beach forecast for Hampton & Rye

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Jenness State Beach in Rye.

Beach forecast for Hampton & Rye

  • Weather Outlook: Mix sun & clouds
  • UV Index: Very High.
  • Thunderstorm Potential: None
  • High Temperature: Lower 70s
  • Winds: West winds around 5-10 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon.
  • Surf Height: Around 1 foot, building to around 2 feet in the afternoon.
  • Water Temperature: 50 degrees – According to the USCG, when the water temperature is below 60 degrees, the average submerged person could lose dexterity within minutes and be unable to accomplish simple tasks like buckling a life jacket or operating a radio.
  • Rip Current Risk: Low.
  • Tides: Hampton Beach Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 10:59 AM EDT. High 7.4 feet (MLLW) 05:03 PM EDT.

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Nathan Graziano

Nathan Graziano lives in Manchester with his wife and kids. He's the author of nine collections of fiction and poetry. His most recent book, Born on Good Friday was published by Roadside Press in 2023. He's a high school teacher and freelance writer, and in his free time, he writes bios about himself in the third person. For more information, visit his website: http://www.nathangraziano.com