Sizzling Weekend Expected As Summer Hits New Hampshire

MERRIMACK, NH — After a comfortable start to the week, New Hampshire residents will start to feel more seasonable warmth as temperatures bump into the 80s starting Friday and continue to rise throughout the weekend.

Thursday will remain a comfortable middleman, with temperatures lingering around the mid-70s, while some areas more inland might even hit 80 by the late afternoon, and others might experience scattered showers, according to AccuWeather.

There is potential for a few scattered sprinkles and showers that are likely to completely disappear by Saturday when temperatures are likely to reach 90 degrees in some areas on both Saturday and Sunday.

According to AccuWeather, the UV index on Saturday is expected to be at 10, which is very high - so don't forget the sunscreen! Humidity is also expected to increase to 98 percent Saturday as new, warm air makes its way before a sea breeze can set in.

Monday could bring in some change, as a cold front heading into New England from the northwest should be enough to have Granite Staters feeling the humidity, but also maybe experiencing a few showers and thunderstorms.

Here's a breakdown of the weekend's weather, according to AccuWeather:

Thursday

There will be a slight chance of showers, but the remainder of the day should be partly sunny, with a high near 75. The chance of precipitation is 30 percent. By Thursday night there should be patches of fog after midnight. Otherwise, it will be mostly cloudy with an average low of around 57 degrees.

Friday

Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Friday night should be mostly clear, with a low around 58.

Saturday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 91. The night will also be clear, but a bit cooler with a low around 63 degrees.

Sunday

Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Sunday night should be partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Monday
Showers are likely, mainly after 2 p.m. but most of the day should be partly sunny, with a high near 84. The chance of precipitation is 60 percent. Monday night will bring even more showers, mainly before 8 p.m. It should stay mostly cloudy, with a low around 58 and the chance of precipitation will stay at 60 percent.