Manchester, N.H. – Drivers and residents across southern New Hampshire should brace for another round of soaking storms Saturday afternoon, with rainfall totals high enough to trigger isolated flooding in low-lying or already saturated areas.
According to the National Weather Service in Gray, Maine, a 90% chance of rain and thunderstorms is expected in Manchester beginning late Saturday morning, peaking before 2 p.m. Rainfall may reach up to three-quarters of an inch, making travel on key routes like I-93 and Route 101 potentially hazardous. Southeast winds will shift by afternoon, and skies will begin clearing into Saturday night.
Sunday [June 8] brings a welcome break with partly sunny skies and a high near 77°F. Winds will be light and variable, making for a pleasant day outdoors before clouds return Sunday night.
Rain chances pick back up Monday with a 30% shot of morning showers. While not severe, the persistent damp pattern stretches through Tuesday, with an 80% chance of steady rain by Tuesday night. By midweek, summer finally returns: sunny skies are expected Wednesday through Friday with highs near 80°F.
⚠️ Safety Tips:
- Avoid flooded roadways, especially near underpasses and poor-draining areas.
- Charge devices and secure outdoor items ahead of storms.
- If thunder roars, go indoors.
🌤️ 5-Day Forecast for Manchester, NH (June 7–12):
- Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely by noon. High 72°F. Rainfall up to 0.75”.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and warm. High 77°F. Calm wind.
- Monday: Mostly cloudy with morning showers possible. High 71°F.
- Tuesday: 70% chance of rain by afternoon, rising to 80% by night. High 69°F.
- Wednesday: Sunny and dry. High 80°F.
- Thursday–Friday: Mostly sunny and seasonable. Highs near 84°F. Lows around 60°F.
☀️ Summer sunshine returns by midweek — but until then, stay weather-aware. More updates expected if storm risks increase.
