Catch Spring Fever in NH this Weekend

It looks like it is going to be a great weekend this weekend however, fire departments and forecasters are warning to limit any outdoor burning due to the potential for brushfires.

The National Weather Service issued a “fire weather watch” at 3:16 p.m. on April 15, 2016, running through the weekend, warning of a “high fire dangers” due to very dry air across New Hampshire that is expected to continue into the weekend. 

“The combination of very dry air and moderate winds will lead to dangerous fire growth potential for the rest of today and again tomorrow for the watch area,” according the the alert. “Winds will diminish in the afternoon Friday, helping to limit the fire danger conditions. But dry air persists into Sunday.”

Winds of up to 30 mph are expected through the day and evening today with gusts dropping down into the 20 mph range on Saturday.

The stretch of a dry spell, the longest one of the year, so far, is expected to continue through next week for all of the region, according to AccuWeather.com.

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The NH forecast

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

Tonight: Clear and cool with lows in the upper 20s and lower 30s.

Saturday: Sunny skies with highs in the 60s with winds of up to 10 mph. During the evening, temperatures will again be in the upper 20s and lower 30s.

Sunday: More sun with highs in the upper 60s and lower 70s and a light wind. During the evening, temps will be in the 30s.

Monday: Sunny skies with highs in the 60s. Showers could move into the state during the evening.

The latest local forecast can be found on any Patch.com website in the United States, including the 12 New Hampshire Patch news and community websites.

Map courtesy of AccuWeather.com.