Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Barre / Montpelier, Knapp State Airport (KMPV)

Lat: 44.2°NLon: 72.57°WElev: 1165ft.

Overcast

71°F

22°C

Humidity	90%
Wind Speed	S 9 mph
Barometer	29.73 in (1006.2 mb)
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	3 Aug 8:51 am EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Chelsea VT

Today
High: 76 °F
Showers
Likely then
Showers
Tonight
Low: 55 °F
Chance
Showers then
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 79 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 56 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 82 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 60 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 84 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 65 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 83 °F
Partly Sunny
then Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 76. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 55. West wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 79. West wind 5 to 8 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Calm wind.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Light and variable wind.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind.

Thursday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming south 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 65. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Light west wind.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.