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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.

Heavy Rain Fog/Mist

61°F

16°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed N 7 mph
Barometer 29.72 in (1006.0 mb)
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Last update 20 Jun 2:56 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Rochester VT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 65 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Calm wind. 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
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth 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. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Calm wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Light and variable wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers, mainly after 8pm. Low around 55. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 55 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, mainly before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 72 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Calm wind.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Light northwest wind.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Calm wind. 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 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Calm wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Light and variable wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Showers, mainly after 8pm. Low around 55. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. 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. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rochester VT
 43.88°N 72.82°W (Elev. 1299 ft)
Last Update:
2:23 pm EDT Jun 20, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm EDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm EDT Jun 27, 2026
 
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