A Rainy, Damp Week Predicted for NH

After rain today and tomorrow, it will dry out for a day or two, and then the rain is expected to return, according to weather forecasters. But meteorologists state that it’s OK, because the precipitation is badly needed after numerous brushfires and red flag warnings in New Hampshire.

“Rain is needed to erase the short-term deficit that has set the stage for abnormally dry conditions across portions of the eastern U.S.,” according to Alex Sosnowski, a meteorologist with AccuWeather.com, who noted that much of the Northeast is running at 44 to 75 percent of normal participation during March and April.

A quick reminder: When you’re out and about around the Granite State this month, don’t forget to take the time to check for ticks, since May is Lyme disease awareness month.

The forecast

Here’s the latest forecast from the National Weather Service.

Tonight: Showers likely through early morning with lows in the lower 40s.

Monday: Rain in the morning and fog early, too, with temps in the lower 50s. Overnight, a slight chance of spotty showers and cloudy skies with temps in the 40s. About a quarter of an inch of rain is possible.

Tuesday: Partly sunny skies with highs in the lower 60s and a light breeze; patchy fog could appear during the evening and morning hours.

Wednesday: A chance of rain and some fog but otherwise sunny with highs in the lower 60s.

Thursday: Mostly cloudy skies and 50-50 chance of rain with temperatures in the lower 60s. Expect similar weather during the evening.

Rain is expected this weekend, too.

The latest local temperatures and forecasts are available on the front page of each of the 12 New Hampshire news and community websites.

Caption: A screenshot of the weather radar for NWS at 3:30 p.m. on May 1, 2016.