New Hampshire weather: Clearing & Muggy Overnight

After a pair of pleasant days that followed a prolonged heat wave, the humidity cranked back up Thursday ahead of a front that brought heavy rain and storms to parts of New Hampshire.A severe thunderstorm watch was issued for Sullivan, Rockingham, Merrimack, Hillsborough, Cheshire and Belknap counties. The watch has expired.A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Cheshire County shortly before 7 p.m. on Thursday. The warning expired at 7:30 p.m. >> Weather alertsThe storms brought over 2 inches of rain to many parts of the Lakes Region with much lower amounts in many other parts of New Hampshire.>> Interactive RadarSkies will clearing in some areas overnight and the muggy feel will linger.Friday will be a bright and very warm day. The humidity will drop a bit throughout the day. While there could be a brief shower late in the day most of Friday will be dry. Temperatures again will be in the 80s.A chance of a few showers, mostly in southern areas Friday Night but it will clear out by daybreak on Saturday.Lower humidity and mainly dry conditions return for the weekend. There could be a stray shower or storm up north on Saturday, but everywhere else should remain sunny and dry. Sunday looks sunny and dry, with highs in the mid-to-upper 80s.Be weather aware! Download the WMUR app for Apple or Android devices and turn on push notifications. You can choose to receive weather alerts for your geolocation and/or up to three ZIP codes. In addition, you can receive word when precipitation is coming to your area.Follow the Storm Watch 9 team on social media:Mike Haddad: Facebook | TwitterKevin Skarupa: Facebook | TwitterHayley LaPoint: Facebook | TwitterJacqueline Thomas: Facebook | TwitterMatt Hoenig: Facebook | Twitter