Heat Advisory in Effect for Portions of the Champlain Valley Today

A Heat Advisory remains in effect until 8 PM today for the northern Champlain Valley. Hot temperatures and increasing humidity will result in heat index values in the lower to mid 90s, increasing the risk of heat illnesses. Take extra precautions when outside and take frequent breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Remember to drink plenty of fluids and stay hydrated. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Burlington, Burlington International Airport (KBTV)

Lat: 44.47°NLon: 73.15°WElev: 331ft.

Mostly Cloudy

86°F

30°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed NW 8 mph
Barometer 29.85 in (1010.5 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Last update 13 Aug 11:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Essex Junction VT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm.  Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 94. Southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 91 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 65 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly between 8am and 2pm.  Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 82. Light northwest wind becoming north 5 to 9 mph in the morning.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the morning.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, mainly after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 84 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 94. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly between 8am and 2pm. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 82. Light northwest wind becoming north 5 to 9 mph in the morning. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Calm wind.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Sunday
Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. North wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. North wind 7 to 9 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 76. North wind 5 to 8 mph.
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Point Forecast:
Essex Junction VT
 44.5°N 73.1°W (Elev. 374 ft)
1:02 am EDT Aug 13, 2025
12pm EDT Aug 13, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 19, 2025
 
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