Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds Expected In NH Wednesday Night

GRAY, MAINE — The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for the state of New Hampshire Wednesday warning residents of heavy rain, gusty winds, and possible minor flooding. The storm is expected to begin between 7 and 8 p.m. Wednesday. The alert is for the entire state.

"Areas of heavy rain is possible Wednesday night into Thursday with the highest amounts in the mountains," the alert stated. "Although widespread flooding is not expected, poor drainage areas may see minor flooding. In addition, gusty winds to 30-40mph are expected late tonight into Thursday."

As the low front moves out of the area, the rain will follow with it, the alert noted, sometime on Thursday night.

There are still many questions surrounding our first Nor'easter of the season - mainly, how strong will winds be and where? Here's our latest maximum wind gust forecast, with strongest winds expected during the first half of Thursday. #NHwx #MEwx pic.twitter.com/Wotz4MdYXW
— NWS Gray (@NWSGray) October 15, 2019

On the Seacoast, expect gusts up to 55 knots with seas from 13 to 18 feet.

Rain will start in southwest NH late this afternoon and spread across Maine through midnight. The heaviest is expected across NH and southwest Maine. The strongest winds will be along and near the coast, with gusts up to 55mph. Secure any lose outdoor items during the day today. pic.twitter.com/wN9K6Y7Ace
— NWS Gray (@NWSGray) October 16, 2019

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