Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Springfield, Hartness State Springfield Airport (KVSF)

Lat: 43.34°NLon: 72.52°WElev: 574ft.

Light Rain

72°F

22°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.72 in (1006.0 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 3 Aug 7:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles W Chester Depot VT

  • Today

    Today: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 77. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 77 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 57. West wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 79. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Light southwest wind.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Light south wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Light west wind.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 77. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 57. West wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 79. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Light southwest wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Light west wind.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Light west wind.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles W Chester Depot VT
 43.29°N 72.68°W (Elev. 1381 ft)
4:56 am EDT Aug 3, 2026
8am EDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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