T-Storms, Flooding Possible in Bedford on Thursday

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Oct. 16, for Merrimack, Rockingham, and Hillsborough counties, as well as other counties, around New Hampshire.

According to the alert, rain is expected to hit the region early Thursday morning. The rain will turn to thunderstorms during the day, offering heavy rainfall that might cause local and small stream flooding.

Showers are expected to start around 5 a.m. and run through the day and into early Friday morning. Temperatures will run from the low 60s to the low 70s.

Anywhere from 1.5 to 2.5 inches of rain is expected with higher amounts in the central and northern part of New Hampshire.