Active National Weather Service alert for Burlington, Vermont 05408: Special Weather Statement. Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 5:12PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT Until Sun, 6:15 PM EDT.
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Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 5:12PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT Expires Sun, 6:15 PM EDT.

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Burlington, Vermont 05408

Check the latest hourly conditions, seven-day outlook, rain timing, wind, sunrise and sunset for Burlington, Vermont 05408. Forecasts and alerts update from NOAA and the National Weather Service.

74°Showers And Thunderstorms Likely61% rain
71°Chance Showers And Thunderstorms38% rain
69°Chance Showers And Thunderstorms27% rain
68°Slight Chance T-storms13% rain
67°Slight Chance T-storms7% rain
66°Partly Cloudy8% rain
65°Partly Cloudy8% rain
65°Mostly Clear5% rain

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Rain Timeline

Highest chance 61%

Most likely around 6 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM, 4 PM. Expected type: Thunderstorms / Rain.

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High / low temperatures

Today

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74°61°

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Cloudy

Precipitation
61%
Wind
S 6 to 9 mph
Sunrise
6:06 AM
Sunset
7:47 PM

Mon

73°60°

Chance Rain Showers

Precipitation
48%
Wind
S 7 to 13 mph
Sunrise
6:07 AM
Sunset
7:46 PM

Tue

73°62°

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Precipitation
65%
Wind
SW 5 to 12 mph
Sunrise
6:08 AM
Sunset
7:44 PM

Wed

77°64°

Mostly Sunny

Precipitation
1%
Wind
SW 2 to 7 mph
Sunrise
6:09 AM
Sunset
7:42 PM

Thu

79°67°

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Precipitation
45%
Wind
S 12 to 18 mph
Sunrise
6:11 AM
Sunset
7:41 PM

Fri

78°63°

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Precipitation
60%
Wind
S 7 to 15 mph
Sunrise
6:12 AM
Sunset
7:39 PM

Sat

73°60°

Mostly Sunny

Precipitation
4%
Wind
NW 10 mph
Sunrise
6:13 AM
Sunset
7:37 PM

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Healthy Weather

Real Feel72°F
Use caution walking outside

Special Weather Statement is active. Review the official alert before going outside.

WindSE11 mph
Best walk timeBetter weather window: 2 AM–4 AM

Walking: 2% average rain chance, near 64°F, with winds near 6 mph. Review the active Special Weather Statement.

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Wind gustsNot reported
Rain now61%next hour
Humidity78%current
UV indexCheckingEPA forecast

Wind impact: Noticeable breeze with generally minor outdoor impact.

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Storm & DetailsGusts, pressure, visibility and official risk outlooksView details +
Wind gustNot reported
Pressure29.72 in
Visibility10.0 mi
Peak rain chance61%
Dew point64°F
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Special Weather Statement

Applies to: Eastern Clinton; Western Clinton; Eastern Essex; Grand Isle; Western Franklin; Western ChittendenIssued by: NWS Burlington VTSpecial Weather Statement issued August 23 at 5:12PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Alert detailsAt 512 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 6 miles north of Mooers to over Peru, or extending from 6 miles north of Mooers Village to 7 miles northwest of Keeseville, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Mooers Village, Plattsburgh International Airport, Keeseville, Champlain Village, Rouses Point, Dannemora, Burlington, South Burlington, Plattsburgh, Beekmantown, Chazy, Grand Isle, Isle La Motte, South Hero, Schuyler Falls, North Hero, Alburgh Dunes State Park, Peru and South Alburgh.
Safety instructionsMonitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Boaters on Lake Champlain should seek safe harbor now! Strong winds will cause higher waves and sudden wind shifts may overturn boats.
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