‘Urgent’ Heat Advisory Issued for NH

GRAY, ME — The National Weather Service has issued an urgent heat advisory alert for the rest of this week in New Hampshire and the region, according to an alert. The alert was posted at 3:03 p.m. on Aug. 10, 2016. Forecasters warned that after thunderstorms move through the area this afternoon and early evening, expect “a hot and humid air mass” to move into the region.

“By tomorrow afternoon, the air temperature over much of southern New Hampshire and far southwest Maine will reach the mid-90s,” according to the alert. “With humidity factored in, the heat index is expected to rise to 100 degrees or hotter Thursday afternoon.”

During the evening of Aug. 11, the temps are expected to be in the upper 60s and low 70s, “setting the stage for another hot and humid day on Friday.” The air temperatures won’t be as hot on Friday though – down to the low 90s. The humidity index, however, will reach – or exceed – 100 degrees.

“Those without a way to escape the heat will be vulnerable to heat exhaustion. Buildings without air conditioning or adequate ventilation will be susceptible to overheating,” the alert suggested.

The alert covers all of Hillsborough, Merrimack and Rockingham counties in New Hampshire. The advisory is in effect through 7 p.m. on Aug. 12.

The latest weather conditions can be found on the front page of every Patch.com site in the United States including the 12 New Hampshire Patch news and community websites. Local, four-day weather reports for New Hampshire are posted on Sundays and Thursdays; alerts are posted when needed.

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