Heat Relief On Its Way To New Hampshire In The Form Of … Rain And Thunderstorms

CONCORD, NH — While the temperatures in New Hampshire have not been as hot as forecasters predicted them to be, it has been hot outside.

According to the National Weather Service, it was the hottest stretch of weather in the state since July 2011. On top of Mount Washington, the observatory expected temps to break the record high of 72 degrees this week. Wednesday’s thunderstorms relieved the dry ground and more are on the way.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected after 11 a.m. on Friday, with highs in the upper 70s or lower 80s. Temperatures will drop down into the low 60s during the evening.

More rain is expected on Saturday afternoon, with highs in the lower 70s. Lows will be in the low 60s.

Similar weather is expected on Sunday with slightly higher temps — highs could reach 85 on Sunday afternoon. Overnight lows will be in the mid-60s.

Showers will likely hang around on Monday, but the sun returns Tuesday.

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