Strafford County Emergency Management

09/24/2025

NWS Gray Doppler Radar was taken down this morning and will be down for the next 2 to 3 days for necessary and routine upgrades. This was scheduled maintenance and just happened to coincide with the return of rain. We will still have radar overlap from our surrounding radars, and we are not expecting any severe weather during this time. We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience.

09/24/2025

Its with a heavy heart that today we say goodbye to K9 Jasper, a loyal bloodhound and cherished member of our team, until 2022, when Lt Kerkensen retired from the Sheriff’s Office, to pursue his law enforcement career with the NH Police Standards and Training Council. Jasper wasn’t just a K9, he was family, a guardian, a partner, and a symbol of unwavering dedication. His service to the Sheriff’s Office and our community will never be forgotten. We honor his legacy and the lives he touched. Rest easy Jasper, you’ve earned it. Good Boy.

09/22/2025

⚠️IMPORTANT OUTSIDE BURNING INFORMATION⚠️

Today Governor Ayotte issued a proclamation banning ALL OPEN FIRE statewide until further notice.

ALL existing fire permits are cancelled. No new fire permits are being issued. The online fire permit system is shut down.

What does this mean?

🚫It is unlawful to kindle ANY open fire, including fires built for camping, the burning of debris, or warming. The smoking of a pipe, cigar, and/or cigarette in or near woodlands, or on public trails is prohibited.

*Category 1 campfires are prohibited on public and private lands except for already inspected and permitted campgrounds with permanent staff on site.

*Category 2, 3, and 4 fires are banned everywhere on all public and private lands.

*No smoking is allowed in or near woodlands or on public trails.

What is allowed?

*Liquid fueled gas grills, lanterns, or liquid fueled gas fire stoves.

Violations of this order are subject to fines up to $2,000.00

Contact your local fire department with any questions.

09/19/2025

Today is a statewide Very High fire danger day. Please check with your local fire department before you burn as many have burning restrictions in place.

09/11/2025

09/06/2025

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WUUS51 KGYX 061945
SVRGYX
MEC031-NHC001-003-017-062015-
/O.NEW.KGYX.SV.W.0055.250906T1945Z-250906T2015Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Gray ME
345 PM EDT Sat Sep 6 2025

The National Weather Service in Gray Maine has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
West central York County in southwestern Maine...
Northwestern Strafford County in central New Hampshire...
Southeastern Belknap County in central New Hampshire...
Southeastern Carroll County in northern New Hampshire...

* Until 415 PM EDT.

* At 345 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Gilmanton, or
14 miles southeast of Laconia, moving northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Wakefield, Gilmanton, Wolfeboro, Alton, Barnstead, New Durham,
Acton, Middleton, Brookfield, Milton, Farmington, Ossipee, Lebanon,
and Shapleigh.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 4332 7126 4342 7139 4370 7114 4348 7083
TIME...MOT...LOC 1945Z 221DEG 31KT 4342 7129

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

09/06/2025

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WS 607
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
110 PM EDT SAT SEP 6 2025

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 607 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM EDT
FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS

NHC001-003-005-011-013-015-017-019-070000-
/O.NEW.KWNS.SV.A.0607.250906T1710Z-250907T0000Z/

NH NEW HAMPSHIRE COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE

BELKNAP CARROLL CHESHIRE
HILLSBOROUGH MERRIMACK ROCKINGHAM
STRAFFORD SULLIVAN
$$

09/06/2025

Tornadoes, large hail, strong winds, heavy rain, and lightning are all hazards associated with severe weather. Severe weather has been reported in all 50 states, so no matter where you are, make sure you are prepared! weather.gov/safety/thunderstorm

09/06/2025

We continue to monitor a slight risk for severe weather this afternoon. The main threat will be damaging winds, but hail and a brief tornado are possible as well. If your plans include being outdoors, stay weather aware and make sure to have ways to receive warnings!

09/05/2025

We are keeping our 👀on Saturday for possible severe storms. The primary hazards will include damaging winds, hail, and a low probability of a tornado in southern parts of the forecast area. The greatest risk areas are highlighted in the darker green or the marginal risk region denoted in the Storm Prediction Center's Day 2 outlook. We encourage people to stay up to date on the weather situation as the day progresses and have multiple ways of receiving weather alerts.

08/26/2025

Today is a VERY HIGH fire danger day for all of Strafford County. Check with your local fire department before you burn. Many of our Towns and Cities have burn restrictions in place.

08/25/2025