Severe thunderstorm warnings are in place for Thursday afternoon for a large portion of southern New Hampshire. They are in effect until 5:30 p.m., 5:45 p.m. and 6 p.m.The warnings are in effect for portions of Rockingham, Cheshire and Hillsborough counties.The warnings are issued for a line of storms moving toward the south and east.Key communities in the warned area include Nashua, Salem, Hudson and Peterborough.The storms have the potential for 60-mph wind gusts and small hail. Earlier Thursday, severe thunderstorm warnings issued for central and southeastern parts of the state have expired.Our original story is below:—-Parts of New Hampshire could see severe weather Thursday evening as skies remain hazy from this week’s wildfires in Canada. STORM CHANCESA line of showers and storms will be possible into this evening as a cold front comes through. Gusty winds, small hail and brief heavy downpours are possible.Strong storms are most likely to hit areas in southeastern, central and northern New Hampshire. SMOKY, HAZY SKIES Hazy skies will remain an issue throughout the day and into Thursday evening in New Hampshire.The National Weather Service issued an air quality alert for the entire state. It’s in effect until 11 p.m. Thursday. The New Hampshire Dept. of Environmental Services also issued an Orange Alert for Thursday, meaning the air quality is expected to be unhealthy for sensitive groups.Dr. Shweta Gupta, a pulmonologist and critical care medicine physician at Elliot Hospital in Manchester, said sensitive groups include children, older adults, anyone with underlying conditions like asthma, and people exerting themselves outside.”When the air quality is unhealthy during these wildfires, generally the ambient particulate matter and toxic gases, there amount in the atmosphere is very high,” Dr. Gupta said.”If you’re doing physical activity outside and you’re exposed to those high levels of pollution from the wildfires, you may notice that it’s harder to do the normal exercise that you would be able to do if the environment was absolutely fine,” she added.Shortness of breath, dehydration, muscle fatigue and exhaustion are all symptoms you could experience if you’re exercising outdoors.LOOKING AHEADFriday will be a brighter day as the smoky haze stays away. It will be pleasantly warm south and cooler north.The next chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms will come Saturday afternoon into the predawn hours of Sunday.Be weather aware! Download the WMUR app and turn on push notifications. You can choose to receive weather alerts for your geolocation and/or up to three ZIP codes. In addition, you can receive word when precipitation is coming to your area.Get storm coverage through the free Very Local app on your smart TV.Follow the Storm Watch 9 team on social media:Mike Haddad: Facebook | XKevin Skarupa: Facebook | XHayley LaPoint: Facebook | XJacqueline Thomas: Facebook | X
Severe thunderstorm warnings are in place for Thursday afternoon for a large portion of southern New Hampshire. They are in effect until 5:30 p.m., 5:45 p.m. and 6 p.m.
The warnings are in effect for portions of Rockingham, Cheshire and Hillsborough counties.
The warnings are issued for a line of storms moving toward the south and east.
Key communities in the warned area include Nashua, Salem, Hudson and Peterborough.
The storms have the potential for 60-mph wind gusts and small hail.
Earlier Thursday, severe thunderstorm warnings issued for central and southeastern parts of the state have expired.
Our original story is below:
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Parts of New Hampshire could see severe weather Thursday evening as skies remain hazy from this week’s wildfires in Canada.
STORM CHANCES
A line of showers and storms will be possible into this evening as a cold front comes through.
Gusty winds, small hail and brief heavy downpours are possible.
Strong storms are most likely to hit areas in southeastern, central and northern New Hampshire.
SMOKY, HAZY SKIES
Hazy skies will remain an issue throughout the day and into Thursday evening in New Hampshire.
The National Weather Service issued an air quality alert for the entire state. It’s in effect until 11 p.m. Thursday.
The New Hampshire Dept. of Environmental Services also issued an Orange Alert for Thursday, meaning the air quality is expected to be unhealthy for sensitive groups.
Dr. Shweta Gupta, a pulmonologist and critical care medicine physician at Elliot Hospital in Manchester, said sensitive groups include children, older adults, anyone with underlying conditions like asthma, and people exerting themselves outside.
“When the air quality is unhealthy during these wildfires, generally the ambient particulate matter and toxic gases, there amount in the atmosphere is very high,” Dr. Gupta said.
“If you’re doing physical activity outside and you’re exposed to those high levels of pollution from the wildfires, you may notice that it’s harder to do the normal exercise that you would be able to do if the environment was absolutely fine,” she added.
Shortness of breath, dehydration, muscle fatigue and exhaustion are all symptoms you could experience if you’re exercising outdoors.
LOOKING AHEAD
Friday will be a brighter day as the smoky haze stays away. It will be pleasantly warm south and cooler north.
The next chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms will come Saturday afternoon into the predawn hours of Sunday.
Be weather aware! Download the WMUR app and turn on push notifications. You can choose to receive weather alerts for your geolocation and/or up to three ZIP codes. In addition, you can receive word when precipitation is coming to your area.
Get storm coverage through the free Very Local app on your smart TV.
Follow the Storm Watch 9 team on social media: