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Eyeful. We were down here two nights ago and it was like nothing, so i said in a couple days its going to be a surfers dream and obviously thats the case. Reporter surfers hitting every beach up and down the coast. For them this is when it gets fun. You surf in new england, you wait for the storms to come up and ive been tracking the storms for 18 days now. Reporter surf shop owners warning conditions might be too much for the inexperienced. Paddle boarding is waves and theyre too powerful so they keep knocking us off the boards. Reporter lifeguards in beach buggies will patrol tomorrow to keep people out of the water. Of course the beach itself will be open. Im sure a lot of people will be down here to take a look at this surf. Jennifer crompton, wmur news 9. Tom so how long can we expect the High Surf Advisory to last . Lets go to mike haddad. Mike its in effect until at least through tomorrow night, early on wednesday. You see the remnants of the storm basically spinning south of the cape. Right now the top winds are still up to 60 to 70 Miles Per Hour, gusting higher in spots. But also notice the back edge of the rain or the Northern Edge finally creeping closer to New Hampshire. So there is a chance finally to get in on a few scattered showers late this evening and overnight. Winds gusting close to 30 Miles Per Hour at the coast, here is the officially up until 6 00 in the evening. But up through wednesday and even early thursday, seas will be active, 5 to 10 feet, rough surf at the beaches and rip current likely at least through wednesday or on thursday. Around these parts after scattered showers in spots tomorrow, one of the big changes follow for the rest of the week, thats ahead. Jennifer what about the ride home tonight, lets get a look at the roads. A slow drive south through bow and the seacoast. Moving as well. Otherwise, however, you are moving pretty smoothly throughout the rest of the state. Tom now to commitment 2016 on this labor day, workers throughout the nation and here in New Hampshire gathered to celebrate their right to organize and unionize. That was the case this morning at the annual aflcio breakfast that drew a large crowd to hear from its keynote speaker. Josh mcelveen was there for Bernie Sanders first stop in New Hampshire today. Reporter in an opportunity for candidates for Higher Office to make their voices heard. Northern it was Bernie Sanders who was the headliner at the aflcio breakfast, and while hes no longer a candidate, those who are appreciated him being there. Let each and every one of us get out there and talk to everybody we know. Reporter senator shaheen had no problem firing up the pro union crowd in manchester this morning and neither did governor hassan, especially when introducing the revolution. Please welcome a great friend of New Hampshire, senator Bernie Sanders. Josh sanders returned the favor by once again offering hassan his endorsement in her bid for u. S. Senate. The future of the United States senate is to a very significant degree the future of the United States of america, and that future is in the hands of the people of New Hampshire. Know that if nay work hard they can get ahead and stay ahead, and everybody wants their kids to have a Better Future than they did. Thats what senator sanders stood for, thats what im fighting for. Reporter for sanders loyalists, seeing his departure from the National Stage has been difficult. Democrats are hopeful that voters are keeping their focus on the issues. Matter and who are still suffering in this economy. We want to make sure that were talking about the issues around raising wages. Josh the New Hampshire Republican Party issued a statement saying labor day should serve as a stark remind theyre the democratic policies of the last eight years have ushered in the weakest recovery since the great deexpretion have left millions of americans unemployed. But this afternoon sanders attention shifted to the race for the white house, he held his first solo campan for the democratic nominee reporter folks have broken down the event from earlier, but when senator sanders came out it was to a cheering crowd of more than 700 people. And he made it clear that he wanted democrats to sweep the ballot and make america more equal for everyone. Senator sanders came out to a the issues. He talked about things like health care, college debt. Equal pay for women and making the middle class more accessible to everyone. There were mainly cheers until he spoke about trumps campaign. He urged people to vote democrat on down the ballot. He also talkedded about the issues he and secretary clinton agree on, like taking action on climate control. And we also heard reaction from attend secretary clinton is going to be very strong on this issue, she is going to pass heavily in Energy Efficiency and sustainable energy, and that is exactly what we have got to do. I love everything he says, and im a little skeptical only because if the republicans in the house and senate, its not going to happen. But those things are way beyond needing to be done. Reporter senator sanders also needs to be overturned. Kristen pope, wmur news 9. Jennifer wmur is partnering with the New Hampshire union leader to bring you the Granite State debates. Tomorrow candidates in the g. O. P. Race for governor will face off at 7 00 followed by the democrats at 8 00. On wednesday it the republican candidates for senate. Thursday the second Congressional District republicans. And on friday the republicans for the first Congressional District. You can watch all the debates here on on our website and mobile app. You can also submit your questions for the candidates right on the wmur face book page. Tom still to come, a labor day tradition in milford. Jennifer plus running for a good cause in portsmouth. Just ahead the labor day tradition that has some nuns lacing up sneakers and running in their habits. Mike summer heat heading back in our direction before the week the final game for a very jennifer New Hampshire tourism Officials Say this the states busiest labor day ever. Tom an estimated 620,000 visitors were expected in the state over the threeday holiday weekend. Thats up 5 over last year. And these visitors are expected to spend an estimated 88 million during their stay. We caught up with a few tourists on their way home who told us why they made New Hampshire their vacation destination. The woods, the scenery, nature, the possibility of seeing a bear hopefully. Labor day weekend is the second busiest travel weekend in New Hampshire. Jennifer and a labor day that commission milford as the annual parade was held downtown. Many see this almost 70year tradition as a time to get together with family and friends while others view today as a chance to put summer in the books. And move on. Andy hershberger was there. Reporter who doesnt love a billed as the largest on labor day in the state. For 6 years theyve marched through milford, honoring the military, entertaining the kids and looking forward to the fall. It a beautiful day, the end of the summer, kids are back in school. Nice time to reflect and get together as a family and spend some time together. It a home town tradition, my father lined it up for 53 years and the v. F. W. And american war ii. And its been a wonderful tradition for the town of milford. Reporter more than 100 groups participated in this parade, not to mention the politicians who walked the route. This years theme was education, and who better to be the grand marshal than someone who taught health in the School System for more than three decades. It so exciting, i was educated here for 31 years as my 40th year. This is my sub, i have a blast, and im just so honored. Its milford, everybody comes down to this parade. Its been a tradition, my wife and i have been living in this town for 37 years this septembe. And weve always come down. I think weve hit all 37 parades. So its a good time to come down. Last day of summer, were heading back to school tomorrow. I love being in New Hampshire thaw can experience stuff like this all the time. Reporter time to turn the page and embrace what lies ahead. In milford, andy hershberger, wmur news 9. Tom what lies ahead is the pumpkin festival. Mike thats awesome. They had a great time weather wise, but will we get any rain at all from what we call post barbara moussette kelly came through for me and my husband, and i am just forever grateful. With my husband in cancer treatment, we fell behind on our bills, and we needed our tax refund to catch up. But hackers had stolen it. We were the victims of identity theft. I was terrified we faced losing our home. She didnt know us at all, but she went to the irs and she fought for us. Thanks to kelly, we got our refund and we kept our home. Kelly ayotte im kelly ayotte and i approved this message. Im Hillary Clinton, and i approve this message. Michael hayden if he governs consistent with some of the things he said as a candidate, i would be very frightened. Gillian turner hes been talking about the option of using a Nuclear Weapon against our western european allies. Ask yourself, do i want a person of that temperament controlling the Nuclear Codes . And as of now, id have to say no. Tom runners and walkers of all abilities took part in the annual 5k run at the Pease International trade port. Jennifer today was the 20th rubbing of the Childrens Home road race, an important fundraiser for the st. Charles Childrens Home that provides behavioral treatment that children that allows them to better integrate into their School Systems. I think with the community. We picked up some of the, they have a run for god also, group, and we picked up one of their bracelets, so its nice to do something good for the community, its a wonderful thing. Jennifer since its first running in 1997 the event has raised over 150,000. Mike nice and dry out there bad, but that will start to change quite a bit, turning more humid and hotter as the week goes on. Newfound lake, a few high clouds , thicker clouds at the coast, but still remains dry even at the shore. That is not the case off shore, and just off to our south through northeastern parts of massachusetts, down through essex county, a few sprinkles trying to make theiray showers that drift in along the massNew Hampshire border in places like salem up to sea brooks in the next hour or two. But the best bet of a few showers making their way in across the southern half of the state will be late this evening and then on and off during the day tomorrow. Heaviest rain remains to our south and southwest, were tracking this band of showers. It will work back in our direction but break up at times. Everyone, but there is that chance until tomorrow night or early on wednesday. For now remaining dry, gusty at the coast near 30 Miles Per Hour. Inland, 70s to around 80 degrees, very mild and pleasant across a good part of the state today. Overnight tonight we dip back into the 40s north with a few clouds in southern New Hampshire. And will turn more humid especially by morning, and a lot of summer sizzle still on the were going to speeshes a good part of this thursday and friday, the humidity rises in advance of that, so it will feel more like summer. Looks like its going to be a sticky day, and breezy too. The center of hermine is actually gifting closer to new england and it will continue to wobble south of the northeast at finally it gets the boot out to sea, but not until wednesday night or early on thursday. Heres the projected track, very little movement, but it does wobble off to the west northwest right through wednesday, then makes a turn to the northeast and tends to fall apart just east of New Hampshire. The winds projected only at 25 to 30 Miles Per Hour. An impact on rough surf at the beach and also rip currents are likely through the next couple of days. In terms of rain chances, notice on future cast, yes, they are on there, doesnt guarantee that everyone gets wet. Lakes region south stands the best shot and there are a couple of shower chances right through wednesday afternoon. Until the temperatures rae crank up. Night. All those temperatures from wednesday through sunday are above the average for the early part of september. Summer Still Holding on. Tom look who the win blew in. Joining you guys at the big kids table. Coming up in sports, the Season Finale for the fisher cats and retirement date for ollie power shouldnt come from money and influence. Power comes from the people. Im mark connolly, as your financial regulator, i went. After big corporations when they did wrong. As your governor, ill stand up to the gun lobby to keep. Military assault weapons off our streets. Ill take on the Drug Companies that caused this crisis. And protect planned parenthood to protect womens healthcare. The power is in our hands to make New Hampshire safer. And stronger. New Hampshire College students are packing their backpacks and heading back to school. And thanks to kelly ayotte, along with the textbooks and pencils, many students are carrying more student loan debt. Ayotte voted to cut pell grants and to raise student Loan Interest rates. Because she sides with special interests looking out for their own bottom line, not our kids. For New Hampshire students and families, kelly ayotte is a heavy burden we cant afford. Senate majority pac is responsible Maggie Hassans priorities are working for New Hampshire. New hampshire froze tuition. She understands that we need good highway systems. Hassan is an advocate for public safety. Shes kept spending under control. And how does Maggie Hassan get these things done . By balancing the budget without an income or sales tax. Creating a surplus. And by working with anyone and everyone to create a better environment for business innovation. A new senator making fiscal responsibility work for you. Im Maggie Hassan after a frustrating loss last night in oakland, the red sox are visiting another last place team in the San Diego Padres this afternoon. Theyre on the field right now. The padres have a 20 lead in the fifth. Well have full highlights later tonight in sports. The first place blue jays opened a series in new york with the yankees, and new york did boston a favor today. Jacoby ellsbury crushes a tworun toronto falls 53. So if the red sox win today theyd be tied with the blue jays for first place in the a. L. East. The orioles and tampa bay fighting for october baseball, down 30. You know right away when this guy gets a hold of one,. Baltimore keeps pace in the hunt for a playoff spot. Fisher cats Season Finale, the team said thank you today to ollie. Hampshires best bat dog who has been fetching battle for more than six seasons. He is eight years old and ready for some rest. Congratulations, ollie. As for the game against the portland sea dogs, in the fifth, down 10. In the next inning with a runner on, dwight smith junior smacks a single to right. That brings home jason to give the fisher cats a 21 lead. On a base hit, and New Hampshire wins that are final game by 31. Fisher cats finish the season with 69 wins, 73 losses, fourth in their division. The patriots had the day off, practiced yesterday. No number 12 though, tom brady is now serving that fourgame suspension. For everyone else its do your job, because this is game week, no more preseason. The patriots open the regular season sunday night in arizona against a very good cardinals team. Hand full in his first start and his receivers know it. What i can do is just go out and try to do my job to the best of my ability, prepare myself to put myself in the situation to, you know, wherever jimmy, when ever he calls your number, youre there. Now we kick it up a notch and a sense of urgency goes up and this is a very good season now, this counts. Theres no preon these games mean everything and were going to be ready to prepare and get ready for this game. Reporter so the pats start sunday, football starts thursday night in denver. Jennifer thank you, mike. Right now on wmur. Com it mansion monday, check out this 18th century home with a horse arena, nine enclosed pasteurs, on nearly 300 acres land. Van ostern im colin van ostern, and i learned a lot as a Business Leader at stonyfield yogurt, like how to keep families healthy. On the executive council, i worked with governor hassan to restore funding for planned parenthood ill support our workers with a higher minimum wage and create clean tech jobs with more renewable energy. All of this is important because i have a stake in it, too. Tonight, the sprint to election day starts now. Donald trump and Hillary Clinton barnstorming the battleground states. The rivals nearly crossing paths on a crowded ohio tarmac. Their planes right next to each other. Clinton calls in reinforcements, and trump reveals his strategy for the big slamming into the east coast tonight. Beaches shut down on this holiday weekend, costing businesses millions. Now, a new hurricane on the horizon. President obama and Vladimir Putin in a face to face staredown. The president describing their blunt talk, but did they make a deal . A fathers car stolen at a gas station. His twin daughters asleep in the backseat. Tonight, his warning about