‘Rapid Fire Spread’ Warning Issued For NH As Low Humidity Persists

CONCORD, NH — Forecasters with the National Weather Service have issued a hazardous weather outlook warning about the spread of potential wildfires in most of the Granite State due to low humidity and strong wind and breezes.

The early Wednesday morning alert is active through Thursday and covers Merrimack, Hillsborough, and interior Rockingham counties. The low humidity and northerly breeze “may allow for rapid fire spread in spots” throughout New Hampshire.

On Thursday, expect sunny skies and highs in the mid-40s in Concord and the capital region, Nashua and southern New Hampshire, and the Seacoast. The wind will be around 5 mph. Overnight lows will be in the mid-20s.

The wind is expected to pick up on Friday, with 5 to 10 mph and gusts reaching 20 mph. Temps will be in the upper 40s to lower 50s. Overnight, some showers are expected in the early morning hours with temps in the mid-to-low-30s.

More sunny skies are expected on Saturday and Sunday, with highs in the mid-50s and lower during the overnight and morning hours in the upper 30s.

More pleasant autumn weather is expected on Monday and Tuesday, too.

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