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

Current conditions at

Barre / Montpelier, Knapp State Airport (KMPV)

Lat: 44.2°NLon: 72.57°WElev: 1165ft.

Mostly Cloudy

78°F

26°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed Vrbl 7 mph
Barometer 29.65 in (1003.3 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 3 Aug 12:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles N West Fairlee Center VT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 76. South wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 76 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Calm wind.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Light south wind.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Light southwest wind.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Light west wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 84 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 76. South wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Light south wind.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Light southwest wind.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Light west wind. 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. Calm 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 84. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles N West Fairlee Center VT
 43.98°N 72.22°W (Elev. 1401 ft)
10:00 am EDT Aug 3, 2026
1pm EDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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