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.

Mostly Cloudy

62°F

17°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed Vrbl 7 G 16 mph
Barometer 29.64 in (1002.7 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jun 7:56 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Rochester VT

  • Today

    Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely before noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 5pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 65 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 9pm, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 53 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 69 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Calm wind.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 55 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 8am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Calm wind.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Light northwest wind.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely before noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 5pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 9pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 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. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Calm wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday
Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Light northwest wind.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Calm wind.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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Point Forecast:
Rochester VT
 43.88°N 72.82°W (Elev. 1299 ft)
5:39 am EDT Jun 20, 2026
8am EDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm EDT Jun 26, 2026
 
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