Showers and Thunderstorms from the Southern Plains into the Mid-Mississippi Valley; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Heavy rain and widely scattered severe storms capable of large hail, damaging winds, and possibly a tornado are expected over portions of the central and southern Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley. Unseasonable warmth will continue for a few more days across the Midwest and Southeast where several daily record highs could fall. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rutland-Southern Vermont Regional Airport (KRUT)

Lat: 43.53°NLon: 72.95°WElev: 787ft.

Light Rain

53°F

12°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SE 17 G 23 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1013.8 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill48°F (9°C)
Last update 13 Oct 8:56 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Benson VT

  • Today

    Today: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then showers between noon and 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  High near 60. Southeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 60 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then a slight chance of showers after 5am.  Low around 56. Southeast wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 56 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 65. West wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. North wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. North wind 6 to 10 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely after 2am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 38. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers.  High near 57. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 57 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Northwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy, with a northwest wind 17 to 20 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Partly Sunny
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then showers between noon and 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 60. Southeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then a slight chance of showers after 5am. Low around 56. Southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 65. West wind 7 to 9 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. North wind around 7 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. North wind 6 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Showers likely after 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 38. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Showers. High near 57. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Northwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy, with a northwest wind 17 to 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 49. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. South wind 7 to 9 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Benson VT
 43.72°N 73.31°W (Elev. 545 ft)
2:19 am EDT Oct 13, 2026
9am EDT Oct 13, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 19, 2026
 
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