Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued For NH; Tornadoes Possible

GRAY, ME — A severe thunderstorm alert, with possible torrential downpours and maybe even a tornado, has been issued by forecasters for northern New Hampshire.

Around 1 p.m., the National Weather Service both severe and hazardous weather outlooks for Coos and Grafton counties as well as hazardous weather outlooks for Merrimack, Hillsborough, and interior Rockingham County.

"Thunderstorms may move in from the west this evening and possibly produce torrential downpours and gusty to locally damaging winds," the alert stated.

The alert is active through 9 p.m.

New Hampshire Homeland Security and Emergency Management posted a graphic stating that "a couple of tornadoes" were possible as well as hail and wind gusts of up to 70 mph.

6-21-21 1:12PM SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH for Coos and Grafton counties until 9PM. These storms could include hail up to lime size and gusts of wind up to 70mph. Seek shelter indoors! #ReadyNH #NHwx #BePrepared #BeSafe
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— NH Homeland Security and Emergency Management (@NH_HSEM) June 21, 2021

After the storm, a cold front pushes into the region, and temperatures are expected to drop a bit.

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