Thursday’s weather: Partly sunny, high of 73

Weather Watch with Rick Gordon

Thursday’s Weather

Pleasant today with a mix of sun and clouds. High of 73 degrees.

5-Day Forecast Aug. 22-Aug. 26

Today: Nice with some sun & clouds. High 73 Winds: WNW 5-10 mph

Tonight: Mainly clear & cool. Low 53 Winds: Light & Variable

Friday: Sunny & nice. High Around 80 Winds: WNW 5-10 mph

Friday night: Clear & cool. Low 56 Winds: Light & Variable

Saturday: Mostly sunny & very warm. High 86 Winds: Light & Variable

Saturday night: Mainly clear. Low 58 Winds: Light & Variable

Sunday: Mostly sunny & very warm. High 87 Winds: W 5-10 mph

Sunday night: Some clouds & slightly more humidity. Low 63 Winds: SW5-10 mph

Monday: Some sun, slightly humid with some spot afternoon thunderstorms. High 81 (feel like 84) Winds: SW 5-10 mph

Monday night: Some clouds & humid. Low 63 Winds: Light & Variable

Weather Patterns We’re Watching

Prepare for a sunny Labor Day with temperatures around 80 degrees. The Labor Day weekend may heat up, with temperatures ranging from 88 to 93 degrees.

Hiking/Beach/Lake Forecasts

Take a Hike

Elevations for summits above 4,000 feet in Northern New Hampshire Today: Summits will be obscured with a possibility of showers. Expect highs around 50 degrees. Northwest winds will be blowing at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 35 mph. There is a 50 percent chance of rain.

Elevations between 2,500 and 4,000 feet in Northern New Hampshire Today: The summits will be obscured with a possibility of showers. Expect highs in the mid-50s. Northwest winds will be around 10 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. There is a 50 percent chance of rain.

Hit the Beach

• Weather: Mostly sunny.
• UV Index: Very high.
• Thunderstorm Potential: None.
• High Temperature: In the lower 70s.
• Winds: West winds 5 to 10 mph.
• Water Temperature: 66 degrees.
• Surf Height: Around 2 feet.
• Rip Current Risk: Low.
• Hampton Beach Tides: Low tide at -1.1 feet (MLLW) will occur at 08:01 AM, followed by a high tide of 9.8 feet (MLLW) at 01:58 PM.

Jump in a Lake

Westerly winds are expected at approximately 10 mph, with wave heights near one foot. The forecast is mostly sunny with a small chance of afternoon showers. Temperatures will reach the upper 60s, with a 20 percent chance of rain. Thunderstorms are not expected during this period. The water temperature will be around 72 degrees.