Heavy Rain, Flooding, Wind Gusts Up To 45 MPH, Coming To New Hampshire: Week Ahead Weather

CONCORD, NH — A flood watch was issued on Sunday afternoon for the entire state of New Hampshire, with weather forecasters warning of heavy rain and wind gusts up to 45 mph on Monday.

As much as 2 inches of rain is expected across most of New Hampshire, with up to 3 inches in the White Mountains and other higher-elevation areas. Ice movement is expected across all state rivers. However, the risk of isolated ice-jam flooding will be highest in the northern part of the state.

“Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations,” an alert stated. “Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded.”

The flood watch runs through Tuesday afternoon.

Rain is expected all day Monday with highs in the upper 50s and winds between 5 and 10 mph. The rain is expected to continue into the evening and early morning hours.

Forecasters say rain will continue into Tuesday, and then it will be partly sunny with highs in the lower 40s. Wind will be between 10 and 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Temperatures will drop into the teens overnight and into the morning, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

The sun returns on Wednesday, but it will be chilly, with highs in the mid-30s. Overnight lows will be in the 20s.

More sun is expected on Thursday with highs in the mid-40s, as well as on Friday. But more rain and snow are expected on Friday night and Saturday.

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