AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoExtreme Heat & Storms: New Hampshire remains under an extreme heat warning through Saturday, with highs near record levels and heat index readings pushing 100–115 as humidity stays high; scattered thunderstorms can bring lightning, torrential rain, hail, and damaging wind gusts. Severe Weather Watch: Thursday evening’s stronger storm chances are focused on parts of northern New Hampshire and the Northeast Kingdom, with warnings in effect in nearby counties as the pattern stays unsettled. Water Quality & Sewage Impacts: After a Haverhill, Mass. sewer main break, temporary diversion pipes stopped raw sewage flow into the Merrimack River, but officials and a watershed group say downstream fecal bacteria levels remain dangerous—keep out of the river and monitor beach testing. Local Infrastructure: NH DOT will hold a public meeting July 16 on preserving the Route 104 bridge over the Pemigewasset River, including deck and waterproofing work and phased traffic changes. Northern Lights Alert: NOAA forecasts possible aurora visibility overnight July 3–4 across up to 26 states, best near the Canadian border. Public Health (Ticks): CDC reports Powassan virus cases are rising nationwide, with New Hampshire among states seeing cases this year. Bottle Bill Debate: Massachusetts’ proposed bottle deposit expansion is drawing sharp arguments from environmental groups and opponents over litter reduction versus logistics and costs.
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