A mix of rain and high winds led to dangerous conditions in parts of Maine and New Hampshire this morning, making it difficult for students commuting to campus and travelers heading home early for the holiday.
Power outages spread across New Hampshire in Bethlehem, Durham, Conway, Eaton, Madison, New London, and Tamworth, according to the National Weather Service’s update at 8:25 am. The next update will be available at 10:25 am. All UNH residence halls retained power, despite a few flickerings earlier this morning caused by the wind.
The National Weather Service announced a flood watch at 4:06 this morning for southern Maine and New Hampshire. One to three inches of rain are expected to accumulate throughout the night.
University officials decided against curtailing operations, instead continuing the school day as usual.
If these conditions continue through the night and into tomorrow, holiday travelers can expect delays and lots of traffic. Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving, is traditionally one of the busiest travel days of the year.
Today’s winds are expected to reach 38 mph, but the Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts that they could occasionally get as high as 50 mph. The rain is expected to taper off as the evening progresses, according to WMUR.
This November has been a little rainier than most in New Hampshire. The Farmer’s Almanac predicts an average of 5.5” of precipitation for November, two inches above average.
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