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.

Overcast and Breezy

53°F

12°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed SE 22 G 28 mph
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.0 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill47°F (8°C)
Last update 13 Oct 10:56 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Benson VT

  • Today

    Today: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm.  High near 60. Southeast wind around 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

  • 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, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. High near 60. Southeast wind around 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
11am EDT Oct 13, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 19, 2026
 
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