MANCHESTER, N.H. – A run of summer sunshine will hold across southern New Hampshire through the weekend, but residents should brace for a sharp change Monday as showers and thunderstorms move in.
According to the National Weather Service in Gray, Maine, Manchester will see sunny skies Friday and Saturday with highs in the mid to upper 80s. Sunday stays warm, topping out near 84 degrees, though increasing clouds will signal the incoming system.
The storm risk arrives Monday, with an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Forecasters warn of potential downpours that could slow commutes along I-93 and Route 101. Winds may gust up to 20 mph during the storms, which could also bring localized street flooding.
Residents are urged to plan outdoor activities for Saturday and Sunday, as conditions turn unsettled by early next week. Officials advise keeping devices charged and monitoring local alerts in case storms intensify.
Clear skies return Tuesday with a high near 78, leading into a calm, dry midweek stretch.
Five Day Forecast for Manchester, NH
- Friday: Sunny, high 85. Low 56.
- Saturday: Sunny, high 87. Low 62.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, high 84. Low 63.
- Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, high 80. Low 57.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 78. Low 53.
