Severe Weather Warning Issued, Hazardous Conditions Expected In NH

GRAY, ME — Waves of rain and thunderstorms are expected to sweep through the state — bringing damaging winds and heavy rains with them.

The first wave of storms swept through this morning, bringing wind gusts of 40 mph in Hillsborough, Merrimack, and Rockingham counties.

The second wave of rain was expected between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. in central and southern New Hampshire, with the third wave between 2:15 and 4:15 p.m. Seacoast communities can expect storms around 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 5 p.m. There may be breaks between the sweeps, or rain may linger in between.

“(The) gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects,” the National Weather Service said.

AccuWeather.com noted the rain would bring welcome relief from the heat.

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