Severe Storms Saturday Make Way For Warm July 4 Holiday Weekend In NH

MERRIMACK, NH — Summer is officially here - and it sure feels like it. Warmer temperatures are a regular thing and it's finally warm enough for a dip in the ocean, pool or pond - which may come in handy this holiday weekend.

It's expected to get really hot on Friday - with highs in the mid to upper 90s for most of New Hampshire. Mix in a hefty amount of humidity, and we're looking at a heat index of almost 100.

A cold front is expected to sweep in on Saturday with a chance of showers in the afternoon and evening. Because of this, the National Weather Service is issuing a Hazardous Weather Outlook for all of New Hampshire as the cold front is likely to bring in strong to severe thunderstorms Saturday.

It's expected to be muggy and still warm though, maybe leaving a little bit of room for dry air after some showers. It is still expected to remain hot all weekend, with temps in the mid-80s through the stretch into Monday, according to AccuWeather.

The July 4 holiday is supposed to be a beauty - with temperatures in the 80s and humidity levels that are tolerable. Sunshine will blast all parts of the Granite State with a slight chance of a passing storm.

Here's a look at this holiday weekend's weather, according to AccuWeather:

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 60. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday

Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. By Friday night there will be isolated showers, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 10 p.m. It should stay mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

Showers likely before 11 a.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., then a chance of showers after 5 p.m. Saturday should be cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. Saturday night will bring a 30 percent chance of showers before 8 p.m. It should stay partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Sunday night should be partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

Monday
Sunny, with a high near 85. Monday night should be partly cloudy, with a low around 60.