New severe thunderstorm warnings

Key Points:

• Severe thunderstorm warnings are in effect Thursday afternoon until 5:30-6 p.m. for parts of southern New Hampshire, including Rockingham, Cheshire, and Hillsborough counties, with potential wind gusts up to 60 mph and small hail.
• Key communities under warning include Nashua, Salem, Hudson, and Peterborough, as storms move south and east; earlier warnings for central and southeastern areas have expired.
• New Hampshire continues to experience hazy skies due to Canadian wildfires, prompting a statewide air quality alert until 11 p.m. Thursday and an Orange Alert for unhealthy air conditions for sensitive groups.
• Health officials advise that children, older adults, those with respiratory conditions, and people engaging in outdoor physical activity may experience symptoms like shortness of breath and fatigue due to poor air quality.
• Weather conditions are expected to improve Friday with clearer skies and pleasant temperatures, while the next chance of showers and thunderstorms is forecasted for Saturday afternoon into early Sunday.