Manchester, NH – A period of unsettled weather will dampen plans across southern New Hampshire midweek before a significant warm-up arrives for the weekend. Residents should prepare for scattered showers on Wednesday, potentially impacting commutes and outdoor activities. The wet pattern will continue into the Juneteenth holiday before summer-like conditions take hold.
According to the National Weather Service, Manchester has a 50 percent chance of showers Wednesday, mainly before 5 p.m. Conditions will be mostly cloudy with a high near 81 degrees. A light south wind around 5 mph is expected to develop in the afternoon, offering little relief from the muggy air. Drivers along Interstate 293 and Route 101 should remain cautious of wet pavement during the day.
The chance for rain persists into the holiday. For Juneteenth on Thursday, patchy fog is possible before 8 a.m. Showers and a potential thunderstorm are likely after 2 p.m. as temperatures climb toward a high near 89 degrees. This combination of heat and moisture will create humid conditions across the region. Residents are advised to stay hydrated and move outdoor celebrations inside if thunder is heard.
A welcome change arrives just in time for the weekend. Friday is expected to be sunny with a high near 82, leading into a mostly clear and pleasant weekend. Saturday and Sunday will feature mostly sunny skies with highs in the mid-80s, providing ideal weather for family gatherings and travel. The warmth is expected to build, with temperatures pushing into the low 90s by early next week.
A look at the five-day outlook:
- WEDNESDAY: [Chance Showers] High: 81°F
- THURSDAY (JUNETEENTH): [Chance Showers/Thunderstorms] High: 89°F
- FRIDAY: [Sunny] High: 82°F
- SATURDAY: [Mostly Sunny] High: 83°F
- SUNDAY: [Partly Sunny] High: 86°F
