A Heat Advisory remains in effect for portions of Strafford, Rockingham, and Hillsborough counties through Wednesday evening.

Some towns have banned outdoor fires until the weather improves. Officials say about 30% of the state is abnormally dry.

Scattered storms possible on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. Those scattered showers and storms could bring in briefly cooler air (80s) by Thursday and Friday.

A heat wave in New England is official when there are 3 or more consecutive days of 90-degree or hotter weather.

The best chance for much-needed rain comes Wednesday afternoon, when an approaching front could trigger scattered thunderstorms as highs reach the 90s. However, not everyone will see wet weather.