Line of storms move through New Hampshire; Severe thunderstorm watch in effect
Quieter Fourth of July ahead
UNDERWAY TONIGHT. LET’S GET RIGHT OVER TO METEOROLOGIST HAYLEY LAPOINT. YEAH, THAT’S THE GOOD NEWS. AND ALSO, SPOILER ALERT THAT TOMORROW LOOKS AMAZING FOR THE 4TH OF JULY, TOO. SO IT’S REALLY JUST THE NEXT COUPLE OF HOURS HERE THAT WE’RE DEALING WITH THE STRONG STORMS THAT ARE MOVING THROUGH. SOME OF THESE STORMS COULD CONTAIN DAMAGING WINDS, SOME HAIL, CERTAINLY LOTS OF LIGHTNING. SO A GOOD IDEA TO TAKE COVER IN A STURDY BUILDING, ESPECIALLY A LOT OF US THAT MAYBE HAVE THE DAY OFF TODAY OR RIGHT OVER LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE. LOTS OF LIGHTNING. HEAD TO SAFE HARBOR IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY. IF YOU’RE CAMPING. IF YOU’RE HIKING, IF YOU KNOW PEOPLE THAT ARE, HOPEFULLY THEY TOO ARE ALSO TAKING SHELTER IN A STURDY BUILDING. WE DO HAVE ONE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING TO TELL YOU ABOUT THAT CONTINUES ON. THIS IS RIGHT THROUGH THE GLEN NORTH CONWAY AREA AND POINTS TO THE NORTH. YOU CAN SEE THIS ORANGE BOX, THE ORANGE BOX, MOST OF IT NOW IN MAINE, BUT THE ONE GOES UNTIL 1245, THOUGH THIS LINE SHOULD ACTUALLY BE GONE BY THE TIME WE GET TO THAT POINT. IT’S JUST ABOUT CROSSING OVER THE MAINE BORDER. BUT ACTUALLY WHERE WE’RE SEEING SOME OF THE THE STRONGEST RADAR RETURNS IS JUST TO THE NORTH AND WEST OF CHATHAM AND TO THE EAST OF ROUTE 16. THERE PRETTY RURAL AREA, BUT CERTAINLY JUST WENT THROUGH GLEN NORTH CONWAY, THE STORYLAND AREA, VERY POPULAR, I’M SURE ON THE 3RD OF JULY, HEAVY DOWNPOURS IN CONWAY ITSELF, THOUGH TECHNICALLY OUT OF THE WARNING. GOOD IDEA TO HEAD INSIDE JUST BECAUSE OF THE LIGHTNING. I’LL TAKE YOU DOWN THE LINE. THIS IS A LINE OF SOME STRONG THUNDERSTORMS. NOTHING SEVERE BEYOND THIS, BUT RIGHT OVER THE HEART OF LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE. THERE YOU CAN SEE LOTS OF LIGHTNING HEAVY DOWNPOURS. THERE COULD BE SOME STRONGER GUSTS TOO, AS THIS IS MOVING THROUGH, BUT HEADED RIGHT TOWARD WOLFEBORO. OSSIPEE, ALTON ALTON BAY WITHIN THE NEXT FEW MINUTES, AND THEN I’LL CONTINUE TO TAKE YOU JUST DOWN THE LINE INTO LOUDON, INTO CONCORD. NOW WE’VE GOT HEAVY DOWNPOURS AND GETTING INTO, SAY, SUNCOOK HOOKSETT. WE’RE SEEING DOWNPOURS, A FEW BOLTS OF LIGHTNING BACK TOWARD GOFFSTOWN AND MANCHESTER. ALL OF THIS IS PUSHING OFF TOWARD THE EAST. SO THOSE OF YOU ANYWHERE EAST OF THIS LINE WILL LIKELY GET IN ON DOWNPOURS AND THE POTENTIAL FOR SOME GUSTY WINDS TOO. THERE IS A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH THAT GOES UNTIL 6:00 FOR THE ENTIRE STATE, BECAUSE THERE’S ACTUALLY MORE
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for all of New Hampshire until 6 p.m. Thursday. Two severe thunderstorm warnings were issued earlier Thursday in northern New Hampshire — one warning came at 11 and another was issued at 11:45. one until 11:45 p.m. and another immediately afterward. The warning area no longer includes New Hampshire.>> Download the free WMUR app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play <<The warnings came as a long line of storms pushed from west to east across New Hampshire.The Storm Prediction Center says there is a slight risk for more severe weather across the state, so anyone with outdoor plans should stay storm-aware Thursday. More storms could form through the afternoon and early evening.Any additional storms that develop could bring strong wind gusts, lightning, downpours and hail.The storms should taper off after sunset and before fireworks shows Thursday night. >> 2025 Fourth of July fireworks dates, times in New HampshireThe humidity will start to fade late Thursday night, with lows settling into the 50s to low 60s by Friday morning, with partial clearing.FOURTH OF JULY & HOLIDAY WEEKEND FORECASTFor the Fourth of July on Friday, expect sunshine and slightly cooler temperatures, with highs settling in the 70s. Humidity will also be much lower, making for a very comfortable and pleasant feel on Friday. An isolated rain shower is possible in far northern areas, but otherwise, most areas will stay dry for the holiday.>> Weather outlook for Fourth of July fireworksFireworks shows in the evening should have clearing skies and temperatures in the low 70s.Expect full sunshine and even warmer temperatures on Saturday, as highs settle in the 80s. >> Check out the regional forecast breakdown hereIt will be even hotter on Sunday, as the humidity cranks up and temperatures top out in the 90s.>> Subscribe to WMUR’s YouTube channel <<Be weather-aware! Download the WMUR app for Apple or Android devices and turn on push notifications. You can choose to receive weather alerts for your geolocation and/or up to three ZIP codes. In addition, you can receive word when precipitation is coming to your area.Get storm coverage through the free Very Local app on your smart TV.Follow the Storm Watch 9 team on social media:Mike Haddad: Facebook | XKevin Skarupa: Facebook | XHayley LaPoint: Facebook | XJacqueline Thomas: Facebook | XMatt Hoenig: Facebook | X
MANCHESTER, N.H. —A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for all of New Hampshire until 6 p.m. Thursday.
Two severe thunderstorm warnings were issued earlier Thursday in northern New Hampshire — one warning came at 11 and another was issued at 11:45. one until 11:45 p.m. and another immediately afterward. The warning area no longer includes New Hampshire.
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The warnings came as a long line of storms pushed from west to east across New Hampshire.
The Storm Prediction Center says there is a slight risk for more severe weather across the state, so anyone with outdoor plans should stay storm-aware Thursday.
More storms could form through the afternoon and early evening.
Any additional storms that develop could bring strong wind gusts, lightning, downpours and hail.
The storms should taper off after sunset and before fireworks shows Thursday night.
>> 2025 Fourth of July fireworks dates, times in New Hampshire
The humidity will start to fade late Thursday night, with lows settling into the 50s to low 60s by Friday morning, with partial clearing.
FOURTH OF JULY & HOLIDAY WEEKEND FORECAST
For the Fourth of July on Friday, expect sunshine and slightly cooler temperatures, with highs settling in the 70s. Humidity will also be much lower, making for a very comfortable and pleasant feel on Friday.
An isolated rain shower is possible in far northern areas, but otherwise, most areas will stay dry for the holiday.
>> Weather outlook for Fourth of July fireworks
Fireworks shows in the evening should have clearing skies and temperatures in the low 70s.
Expect full sunshine and even warmer temperatures on Saturday, as highs settle in the 80s.
>> Check out the regional forecast breakdown here
It will be even hotter on Sunday, as the humidity cranks up and temperatures top out in the 90s.
>> Subscribe to WMUR’s YouTube channel <<
Be weather-aware! Download the WMUR app for Apple or Android devices and turn on push notifications. You can choose to receive weather alerts for your geolocation and/or up to three ZIP codes. In addition, you can receive word when precipitation is coming to your area.
Get storm coverage through the free Very Local app on your smart TV.
Follow the Storm Watch 9 team on social media:
