Manchester, N.H. – Hazy skies and 92-degree heat will blanket Manchester on Thursday, prompting weather alerts for dangerous air quality and health risks. Drivers along I-293, Route 3, and I-93 could face visibility issues as haze builds into the afternoon hours.
According to the National Weather Service in Gray, Maine, heat indices will rise into the low 90s across interior southern New Hampshire, including Hillsborough and Rockingham counties. Widespread haze is expected Thursday after 2 p.m., making outdoor activities potentially dangerous, especially for children, the elderly, and those with respiratory conditions.
Thursday will be mostly sunny with a southwest wind near 5 mph. Anyone outdoors should limit strenuous activity and drink plenty of water. Air conditioners and cooling centers should be used as needed.
By Friday, scattered showers return—especially after 2 p.m.—providing a brief cooldown with highs near 84°F. Showers will linger through Saturday, keeping temperatures lower, with highs dipping to the mid-70s.
Motorists are advised to check visibility before travel and avoid long outdoor exposure during peak heating hours, especially between 1 and 5 p.m. Thursday.
🌤️ Five-Day Forecast for Manchester, NH:
- Wednesday, June 4: High 88°F, haze after 2 p.m., light wind
- Thursday, June 5: High 92°F, hot with widespread haze after 2 p.m.
- Friday, June 6: High 84°F, showers likely after 2 p.m. (70% chance)
- Saturday, June 7: High 74°F, showers likely (80% chance)
- Sunday, June 8: High 77°F, partly sunny with a 30% chance of early showers
- Monday, June 9: High 74°F, scattered showers possible (50% chance)
