🌱 Record Breaking Heat + Nice Beach Day, Cold Water + Red Tide Alert

Hello, Manchester! I'm in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

First, today's weather:

Very warm and humid today. High: 89 Low: 68.

Here are the top stories in Manchester today:

1. Record-breaking heat is expected on Monday, so be prepared to keep cool for The Memorial Day Parade and other outside activities. Temperatures are expected to reach a high of 90. We haven't seen temperatures this high on Memorial Day weekend since 2011, said Stephen Baron, a meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Gray, Maine, adding that the average temperature for this time of year is 72 degrees. (Subscription / The Union Leader)
2. Are you headed to the beach on Memorial Day? The air may feel warm, with temperatures expected to be in the 80s on the Seacoast, but meteorologists say that water temperatures Monday are expected to be 54 degrees. Surfers who plan to be in the water at Hampton Beach should plan for cold water, and should wear "a good quality spring wetsuit and optionally a hood, neoprene gloves and boots," said Surf Forecast.com. (Surf Forecast)
3. Did you know that there is currently a Red Tide ban on shellfish coming from the Atlantic Ocean in our area? High levels of neurotoxins that cause "Red tide," or paralytic shellfish poisoning, were found in blue mussels from the Hampton-Seabrook Harbor on Wednesday, according to the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services and New Hampshire Fish & GameSeacoast. Eating contaminated shellfish can be potentially fatal. State officials said they will continue to sample shellfish from the ocean and monitor the levels of toxins through October. (Patch)

Today in Manchester:

• Flags Half-Staff: On Monday, May 30th, Governor Chris Sununu is directing all flags on public buildings and grounds in the State of New Hampshire to fly at half-staff, from sunrise to noon on May 30 in honor of Memorial Day. Note: The flag is currently at half-staff in remembrance of the victims of the horrific violence in Uvalde, Texas, until sunset, Saturday, May 28. (Governor Chris Sununu)
• Memorial Day Ceremony For Veterans: At the Manchester V.A. Medical Center, rain or shine, on 718 Smyth Road at 10:30 a.m. (Subscription / The Union Leader)
• The Manchester's Memorial Day Parade: Starts on Monday at 2 p.m. beginning on ElmStreet at Webster Street, and continuing down Elm Street to Veterans Memorial Park. (Subscription / The Union Leader)

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That's it for today! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Paula Constance

About me: Paula is a freelance writer, author, and award-winning media producer. She is committed to media projects that empower, engage, and help make the world a better place.

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