Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rutland-Southern Vermont Regional Airport (KRUT)

Lat: 43.53°NLon: 72.95°WElev: 787ft.

Mostly Cloudy

81°F

27°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed SW 12 mph
Barometer 29.91 in (1011.8 mb)
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 2 Aug 2:56 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles W Rochester VT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. South wind around 8 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then showers likely between 4am and 5am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am.  Cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  High near 72. South wind 6 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 72 °F

    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers between 10pm and 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Calm wind.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Light south wind.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. South wind around 8 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then showers likely between 4am and 5am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. High near 72. South wind 6 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Monday Night
A chance of showers between 10pm and 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Light south wind.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Light southwest wind.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles W Rochester VT
 43.86°N 72.88°W (Elev. 2001 ft)
2:09 pm EDT Aug 2, 2026
3pm EDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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