Manchester, NH – Unhealthy air and widespread haze will grip New Hampshire through late Tuesday as smoke from distant wildfires continues to blanket the state, posing health risks for sensitive groups and limiting visibility across the region. Drivers, outdoor workers, and families from Errol to Portsmouth should expect hazy skies, smoky air, and muggy conditions to persist into Tuesday night, especially in Manchester, Concord, and Nashua.
According to the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, an Air Quality Alert is in effect until 11 PM Tuesday for particle pollution across all major counties. The warning covers residents in northern, central, and southern regions, with children, older adults, and anyone with heart or lung issues urged to avoid strenuous outdoor activity. Even healthy individuals may feel mild effects—itchy eyes, cough, and fatigue—as smoke concentrations spike during the warm afternoons.
Expect visibility issues on major routes like I-93, the Everett Turnpike, and I-89 during the early morning and evening commutes. Local schools and summer camps may alter outdoor schedules, and some community events could be postponed if air quality fails to improve. Those with asthma, emphysema, or similar conditions should keep rescue inhalers and medications handy, and all residents are encouraged to run air conditioners on recirculate, close windows, and limit outdoor chores.
Relief is slow to arrive—light winds will keep smoke trapped through Tuesday night. Forecasters hint at clearing by Wednesday as a weak breeze shifts in from the east, but air quality alerts may be extended if smoke lingers. Updates will follow as conditions evolve.
Five Day Forecast for Manchester, NH:
- Tuesday: Hazy, smoky skies. High 82°F. Air quality alert through evening.
- Wednesday: Patchy fog early, then mostly sunny. High 82°F.
- Thursday: Mostly clear, warm. High 86°F.
- Friday: Sunny, breezy, hot. High 89°F.
- Saturday: Mostly clear, continued warm. High 92°F.
