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Lightning Strikes Tree and House in Manchester During Sunday’s Severe Weather
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Manchester and several towns were under tornado watches and warnings when lightning struck on the west side and caused a house fire.
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Manchester and several towns were under tornado watches and warnings when lightning struck on the west side and caused a house fire.
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The state has activated its Office of Emergency Management in part because of impending severe weather but also had planned for it to be opened as the state is hosting a NASCAR race in Loudon.
There is a slight to enhanced risk of severe thunderstorms across the area today, especially in New Hampshire, with the risk of a few tornadoes and damaging winds being the primary concerns.
The NWS said there is the potential for winds in excess of 70 mph, and the Storm Prediction Center has issued a 10% risk for tornadoes across New Hampshire for Sunday.
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