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

79°F

26°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed SW 14 G 26 mph
Barometer 29.58 in (1001.3 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 3 Aug 11:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Westford VT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 79 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers before 10pm.  Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 57. Northwest wind 6 to 14 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 81. West wind around 6 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind around 6 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Light south wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 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 before 10pm. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 57. Northwest wind 6 to 14 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 81. West wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind around 6 mph.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Light south wind.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Westford VT
 44.6°N 73.05°W (Elev. 699 ft)
10:00 am EDT Aug 3, 2026
12pm EDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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