Severe thunderstorm watch for southern NH

First one of the year, its in effect for southern and east central NH till 8pm.

Its a warm and humid early afternoon in Lebanon. Temps are in the low 80s and the dew point is up near 60 degrees, making it the muggiest day we have experienced so far this year. A 60 dew point isn't horrible during the mid summer, but this time of year, you can clearly notice it.

Showers and thunderstorms are beginning to pop out in upstate NY, and there is one just west of Rutland in VT. They're pretty much right along the frontal boundary, and they could mean business early this afternoon. The strongest storms will probably be down in southern and central NH, but since we've already warmed into the 80s, there is a potential for a gusty storm here anytime after 1:30-2pm. Hail, vivid lightning, and gusty winds are the primary threat.

There is an outside chance Lebanon might get a severe storm, but most should be east and south of the area. Once the front moves through, the temps are going to drop like a rock. Its down to 66 in Montpelier VT, 56 in Morrisville, 55 in Burlington, and 45 up in Saranac Lake NY. Expect a quick 20-25 degree drop later this afternoon after the front clears. That will set up a clear and cool night, with possible frost in areas where the wind dies down. The best chance will be tomorrow night, with temps going down into the low to mid 30s.

Keep an eye to the sky today. It could turn nasty for a while.