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.52” not too bad for a nice steady rain since this morning.

And never Ossipee? The Weymouth of the North!

I did ultimately finish up with 2.56" for day 1, mostly due to getting under several cells. Made it up to 86 for a high after a 67 low, before the rain knocked that down. With today's light overrunning precip., I have picked up 0.23" so far for a 2-day total o 2.79" and monthly total of 6.15". Despite that, I heard on the radio yesterday that we are still experiencing drought conditions here in the city (below as of the last update) - Currently light rain and 66 with dp 66.

It’s always Tuftonboro

I'm glad you brought up temp anomalies. This may have been mentioned prior, but I think the temp sensor at BOS is running at least 1 F too warm. Through 6/22, Logan is running 5.4 F above avg for the month. No other long-term climate location in New England is higher than 3.9 above for the month. Examples: PVD 3.9, ORH 3.8, CON 3.4,and BDL 2.1 above avg for the month so far. And I did a check of May. BOS +2.4, but PVD +1.1, ORH -0.3, CON -0.4, and BDL -0.6. This discrepancy may go back further. This goes to show that even 1 F off for temp is a big deal when over an extended period, and that significance increases as you get further out. 1 F avg higher for a year is more significant than 1 F higher than avg for a month, as one example. See how wx sensor issues, never mind UHI, can skew temp records and easily give an unrealistic picture of trends if not addressed in a timely fashion? Temp sensor calibration and other issues are nothing new, EWR had a +2 F bias for a few years this decade. I think it is corrected now, but it was *so* obvious there was an issue. Every month, EWR was 2 F warmer than NYC, LGA, and JFK, and the distance from EWR to all 3 of these locations is 20 mi or less, so no way EWR did not have a warm bias. Sometimes a warm bias at location is due to new construction nearby or the temp sensor re-located, and in both cases artificial heat sources contaminate the temp readings. What's worse, most of the time, these obvious errors go into the official climate record uncorrected. See the issue here? When wx stats are reported to us, we assume that they are accurate. Not always, and systemic errors do add up over time and can make a big difference. But rarely do you see any outlet, big or small, mention the margin of error/uncertainty in measurements or note there is a problem at a site. And one important item that complicates the issue. ASOS/AWOS are designed primarily for *aviation* use. This means VIS, cloud cover/height, wind, and altimeter take precedence, and T/Td are secondary. And most climate sites in the U.S. and globally are located at airports, which is not ideal due to UHI and proximity to large swaths of asphalt and jet exhaust. So being skeptical of the temp records and trends are certainly justified, and the bias is warmer, not cooler, so the large-scale warming that has occurred is not as high as it is said.

Finally able to enjoy sitting on the screened porch with a steady, moderate rain. I hope it goes all afternoon. Temp a moist 68

When was this? The big tor day that CoastalWx was all excited about recently? LOL.

I note you are being facetious here, which is ok. Social media I would argue is what influences the population most now, way more than traditional media like TV.

Rain continues - up to .2" at home for the day and .3" for the past 2 days. Should eek out several more hundredths of an inch.

real scientists dont use twitter or instagram to communicate complex science they use BB forums

Never trust a lake around here. https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/showpost.php?p=408078&postcount=14 Could be a tornado, could be an area of enhanced wind. Trying to dig up drone video from Tuftonboro. This is from last Thursday.

Up to 0.14" on the day. 66.6F

About .6" from earlier today. Something actually useful for a change. Desperately needed.

Actually most days have been AOA although yesterday and today no. Remember, it’s June and this month averages about 5-7F less than July so expectations should be kept in check. July looks to start hot but what’s Independence Day without heat?

Ended up with .90, areas 10 or so miles south picked up around 1.5-2 inches. Fortunately its been cloudy and drizzly today with temps in the mid 60s. So the rain has been a able to soak in with not much evaporation loss.

Well, I am a water hauler, so maybe as snow begets snow, water begets water...lol

1.02" from this morning's line. Another one coming in now.

NWS confirms straight line wind microburst for Burke, VA, yesterday

I think the main issue with comparing the PDO from 2015 to 2026 is that was a second year Nino, which tend to have +PDO much more established by this point. Since it is a lagged response in part to ENSO. I would be surprised if the PDO is not at least moderately positive by early winter.

We need some more yellows! Up to .70” on the day and about 2.70” for the month.

https://partnerservices.nws.noaa.gov/products/cache/174-2026/PNSLWX/6fbb0920f9aef4b8b9451fd1f9c3b496 Remove if already posted, NWS preliminary survey found downburst winds in Burke up to 90mph. Reports of damage pretty extensive

Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 110 PM EDT Tue Jun 23 2026 KEY MESSAGE 2...Another cold front is expected to approach the region late this week, bringing more chances for showers and storms. Another cold front is expected to approach our region late in the week (likely crossing through our region Friday into Saturday). More showers/storms are likely beginning as early as late day Thursday and then continuing Friday. Southwesterly flow ahead of the front should allow for plenty of moisture advection ahead of the rain chances. However with the best forcing more centered north of the region, that could limit how widespread significant rain is with this event. As for what hazards to expect with this event, that will be highly dependent on the timing of the showers and storms, which is still uncertain. The front may linger nearby next weekend and if this occurs it would keep chances for shower/storms going, especially in the afternoon/evening hours. There is uncertainty regarding this though.

This thing is moving slower than an anorexic at an all you can eat buffet.

Not to downplay the casualties from this event at all, but that's one statistic that's a stretch to tie directly to the record heat. Heatwaves in general do increase drownings, but the evidence does not suggest that they rise in proportion to extreme heat. Heat waves increase the overall risk of unintentional drowning by approximately 17% to 26%, depending on the intensity of the heat wave. This spike is primarily driven by a surge of people seeking relief in unsupervised bodies of water. [1, 2] Key Risk Factors Activity: Swimming and bathing-related drownings see the largest jump, increasing by 28% compared to non-heat wave days. Demographics: People aged 65 and older are the most vulnerable, facing a 36% higher risk, followed by children/teens at 24%, and adults (20–64) at 7%. Gender: Men are disproportionately affected, being 22% more likely to drown during a heat wave compared to a 5% increase for women. [1] Geography & Extremes While risk generally climbs with heat, studies show that during extreme (the highest intensity) heat waves, drowning rates can actually fall slightly (to around a 9% increase), likely because the heat becomes so oppressive that people choose to stay indoors.