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

Burlington, Burlington International Airport (KBTV)

Lat: 44.47°NLon: 73.15°WElev: 331ft.

Mostly Cloudy

78°F

26°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed S 15 G 28 mph
Barometer 29.58 in (1001.4 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 3 Aug 10:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

South Burlington VT

  • Today

    Today: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 14 to 16 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 81 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 61. Northwest wind 7 to 16 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 7 to 10 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind around 9 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 87 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 14 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 61. Northwest wind 7 to 16 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 7 to 9 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 7 to 10 mph.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind around 9 mph.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind around 8 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
South Burlington VT
 44.45°N 73.21°W (Elev. 200 ft)
10:00 am EDT Aug 3, 2026
11am EDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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