Expect Thunderstorms Tonight In NH: NWS

GRAY, ME — Granite Staters can expect some severe thunderstorms today and tonight as storms sweep into the region during the next 12 hours, according to weather forecasters. The National Weather Service issued a “hazardous weather outlook” this morning warning of the storms. The alert was issued at just after 3 a.m. on Sept. 5, 2017.

“Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon and early evening across the region,” according to the alert. “A few thunderstorms may be severe, with damaging winds being the main threat. Locally heavy rainfall is also likely in thunderstorms.” (For more information on this and other neighborhood stories, subscribe to Concord NH Patch to receive daily newsletters and breaking news alerts.)

The storms are expected to begin after 4 p.m. and last through the early evening. More showers are possible during the overnight hours and throughout the day on Wednesday. Heavy rainfall could continue through Thursday morning. Localized urban and small stream flooding are possible, according to the National Weather Service.

As much as 2.25 inches of rain is possible across the state through Sept. 8.

The NWS also posted a Hurricane Irma update. It has since been upgraded to a Category 5 storm with as much as 180 mph winds.

Also, smoke from wildfires in Idaho and Montana have created an orange to yellow tint when looking at the moon.

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