Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rutland-Southern Vermont Regional Airport (KRUT)

Lat: 43.53°NLon: 72.95°WElev: 787ft.

Light Rain

62°F

17°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed W 9 G 17 mph
Barometer 29.70 in (1005.0 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Last update 20 Jun 11:56 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Poultney VT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 4pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 70 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. West wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 52 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 53. Calm wind.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers, mainly after 2pm.  High near 70. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers, mainly before 2am.  Low around 55. East wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 55 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 4pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. West wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 53. Calm wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday
Showers, mainly after 2pm. High near 70. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Showers, mainly before 2am. Low around 55. East wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Calm wind.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. South wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Poultney VT
 43.53°N 73.2°W (Elev. 597 ft)
5:39 am EDT Jun 20, 2026
12pm EDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm EDT Jun 26, 2026
 
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