Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rutland-Southern Vermont Regional Airport (KRUT)

Lat: 43.53°NLon: 72.95°WElev: 787ft.

Overcast

62°F

17°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed N 3 mph
Barometer 29.80 in (1008.5 mb)
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Oct 3:56 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ESE Orwell VT

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers, mainly after 2am.  Low around 48. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm.  High near 61. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 61 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then a chance of showers after 5am.  Low around 54. South wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 54 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. West wind around 6 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Light north wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the evening.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. North wind 6 to 10 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers, mainly after 8am.  High near 57. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 57 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers, mainly after 2am. Low around 48. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. High near 61. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then a chance of showers after 5am. Low around 54. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. West wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Light north wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the evening.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. North wind 6 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Light and variable wind.
Friday
Showers, mainly after 8am. High near 57. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Northwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. South wind 8 to 10 mph.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles ESE Orwell VT
 43.77°N 73.24°W (Elev. 433 ft)
2:14 pm EDT Oct 12, 2026
4pm EDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 19, 2026
 
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