MANCHESTER, N.H. – Drivers in southern New Hampshire should prepare for wet roads and possible thunder Thursday afternoon as showers move in. Travelers along I-93 may face slick conditions during the evening commute, especially between Manchester and Concord.
According to the National Weather Service in Gray, scattered showers are possible Thursday morning, with stronger storms developing after 2 p.m. A few downpours could reduce visibility, though rainfall totals should stay under a tenth of an inch. Commuters should allow extra travel time and use caution if storms intensify.
By Thursday night, skies will partly clear as temperatures fall to the mid-50s. Friday brings the strongest chance of rain, with showers likely before 2 p.m. and lingering storms possible through the afternoon. Gusty winds up to 10 mph may accompany the rain.
Relief comes just in time for holiday travel. Saturday turns mostly sunny with highs in the mid-70s. Sunday looks even better, with full sunshine and highs climbing toward 77 degrees. Labor Day Monday continues the trend with dry skies and seasonable warmth, offering excellent conditions for outdoor gatherings, hiking, or lakeside trips.
Anyone heading north or to the seacoast for the long weekend should check local updates but can expect mostly dry weather. The storm window remains narrow, and no additional advisories are posted beyond Friday.
Five-Day Forecast for Manchester, NH
- Thursday: Increasing clouds, afternoon showers, high 78°
- Friday: Showers likely, thunder possible, high 74°
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 74°
- Sunday: Sunny, high 77°
- Labor Day Monday: Mostly sunny, high 77°
