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

Barre / Montpelier, Knapp State Airport (KMPV)

Lat: 44.2°NLon: 72.57°WElev: 1165ft.

Mostly Cloudy

63°F

17°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed NW 14 G 25 mph
Barometer 29.67 in (1004.8 mb)
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jun 10:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Chelsea VT

  • Today

    Today: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 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: Scattered showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    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.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 51. Light west wind.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.  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 54. East wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 54 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 8am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%. 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. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. 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. Increasing clouds, with a low around 51. Light west 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. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. 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 54. East wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. 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. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Calm wind.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming south 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 55. Light southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SE Chelsea VT
 43.96°N 72.44°W (Elev. 1663 ft)
5:39 am EDT Jun 20, 2026
11am EDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm EDT Jun 26, 2026
 
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