Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms remain possible this afternoon…primarily during the 12pm-6pm period. Damaging winds and large hail are the primary severe weather threats.
The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has continued parts of Northern New England in a marginal risk for severe weather and Southern New Hampshire in a slight risk for severe weather for Saturday.
There’s another chance for severe weather for Sunday with risks similar to today, though the potential for hail on Sunday could be higher given a cold pool of air aloft in the region.
SKYWARN Activation with Amateur Radio Ops will commence between 12:30-1:00pm this afternoon, with a focus on New Hampshire via both DMR and 2 meter FM, tracking storms from west to east. Please activate local weather nets as needed. Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.
Below are links to the NWS Gray/Portland Hazardous Weather Outlook and Area Forecast Discussion:
- Hazardous Weather Outlook
- Area Forecast Discussion
- Updated Net Control Scripts for severe weather events are available here.
- Reports may be emailed at any time to: gyx.skywarn@noaa.gov
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