NH braces for heavy rain, winds as Nor'easter approaches. Here's the latest forecast
A Nor'easter has arrived in New Hampshire, and the stormy weather is here to stay for a few days.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS) of Gray, Maine, Thursday and Friday will see heavy rain, high wind gusts and even possible snow throughout the state, with the worst storm conditions expected in the White Mountains and along the Seacoast. Currently, parts of New Hampshire are under a gale warning, a wind advisory and a hazardous weather outlook.
Here's the latest forecast for the Nor'easter in New Hampshire, including the storm's timing and possible effects.
According to the NWS, widespread, soaking rain will cover the state throughout Thursday and Friday, with over one inch of rain accumulation likely in most areas.
Up in the White Mountains, the nor'easter will bring snow rather than rain, with wind chills in the single digits likely and several inches of accumulation possible at the highest elevation points.
In terms of wind, the entire state is looking at gusts around 25-30 mph. A wind advisory has been issued for the Seacoast, where gusts of up to 45 mph are expected to blow around unsecured objects and tree limbs, which may cause some power outages. While the NWS has not issued a flood advisory for New Hampshire, forecasters warn that the Seacoast may see a storm surge around high tide on Thursday night, with splash over possible.
While Thursday, May 22 and Friday, May 23 will be the worst days of the storm, the NWS forecasts that the nor'easter will not exit the region quickly, causing lingering rain showers throughout the day on Saturday, May 24. Warmer, dryer weather will start to return on Sunday, May 25.
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The NWS defines a nor'easter as a large, low pressure storm that brings heavy rain or snow, high winds, rough seas and occasional coastal flooding to the East coast of North America. The storms are called "nor'easters" because their signature strong winds are typically from the northeast.
While nor'easters can happen at any time, they are most common and most violent between September and May. During the winter, nor'easters can produce harsh blizzard conditions, especially in New England.
As of 9:30 a.m., some power outages are being reported in New Hampshire. See map for up-to-date information.
This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: NH weather: Power outages, flooding possible on Seacoast. See forecast
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