Weather Watch with Rick Gordon
Sunday’s Weather
Some sun and clouds with very warm temperatures. The high will be 87 degrees.
5-Day Forecast Aug. 25-Aug. 29
Today: Some sun & very warm. High 87 Winds: Light & Variable
Tonight: Some clouds & slightly more humidity. Low 61 Winds: Light & Variable
Monday: Expect some sunshine, a touch of humidity, and possible afternoon thunderstorms. Watch out for gusty winds and small hail with any downpour. High 81 (feel like 84) Winds: N 5-10 mph
Monday night: Some clouds & humid. Low 61 Winds: Light & Variable
Tuesday: Humid, with a mix of sunshine and clouds. High 85 (feel like 87) Winds: Light & Variable
Tuesday night: Partly cloudy & humid. Low 64 Winds: Light & Variable
Wednesday: Expect mostly cloudy and humid weather with a chance of an afternoon thunderstorm in the area. High 85 (feel like 87) Winds: SW 5-10 mph
Wednesday night: Cloudy and humid with a few showers. Low 62 Winds: Light & Variable
Thursday: Sunny and less humid. High 76 Winds: ENE 5-10 mph
Thursday night: Clear & comfortably cool. Low 55 Winds: Light & Variable
Weather Patterns We’re Watching
For the Labor Day weekend, expect some sunshine with moderate humidity and high temperatures in the low to mid-80s. Labor Day will be humid with partial sunshine and possible afternoon thunderstorms, with highs in the mid-80s.
Hiking/Beach/Lake Forecasts
Take a Hike
Summits above 4,000 feet: Summits will appear intermittently through the clouds, with a possibility of afternoon showers. Temperatures will reach highs in the mid-60s. Expect west winds at speeds up to 10 mph. There is a 50 percent chance of rain.
Elevations between 2,500 and 4,000 feet: It will be mostly cloudy with a possibility of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Temperatures will reach the upper 60s with light and variable winds. There is a 50 percent chance of rain.
Hit the Beach
- Weather: Sunny.
- UV index: Very high.
- Thunderstorm Potential: None.
- High Temperature: In the mid-70s.
- Winds: North winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon.
- Surf Height: Around 1 foot.
- Water Temperature: 64 degrees.
- Rip Tide Current Risk: Low.
- Tides for Hampton Beach: Low tide at 0.0 feet (MLLW) will occur at 10:32 AM, followed by a high tide of 9.6 feet (MLLW) at 4:34 PM.
Jump in a Lake
Expect light and variable winds shifting to the south near 5 mph in the afternoon. Wave heights will remain below 1 foot. The day will be predominantly sunny. Temperatures will reach highs around 80 degrees, with a 20 percent chance of rain. Thunderstorms are not expected during this time. The water temperature will be around 71 degrees.