Burlington, Vermont – Thunderstorms and drenching rain could create slick roads and rapid weather changes across Vermont on Thursday, July 10th, with drivers on I-89 and Route 7 urged to plan for delays and changing conditions.
According to the National Weather Service in Burlington, strong showers will move in before 11 a.m., followed by likely thunderstorms between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Another round of storms is possible after 2 p.m., with rain chances reaching 70%. Flash flooding isn’t expected, but scattered downpours may temporarily reduce visibility, and isolated thunder could cause brief power interruptions. Travelers should slow down and allow extra time—especially near busy intersections and low-lying roadways.
Communities across Chittenden County, including South Burlington and Essex, should prepare for quick shifts from sun to storms. Winds will pick up from the south at 6 mph, pushing muggy air into the region and sending highs to 81°F by afternoon. Rainfall totals will generally stay under a quarter inch, though localized pockets of heavier rain are possible within thunderstorms.
Friday brings a break in the action, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 85°F. Summer heats up over the weekend—Saturday will see full sun and a high near 88°F, and Sunday turns partly sunny and even hotter, peaking around 90°F with another round of afternoon showers and thunderstorms possible.
Prepare now: Secure loose outdoor items, charge devices in case of isolated outages, and keep an eye on local alerts as storms roll through.
Looking Ahead:
- Storm chances return Sunday and Monday, with a risk of thunderstorms each afternoon.
- Stay weather-aware—additional advisories may be issued as conditions evolve.
Five Day Burlington, VT Weather Forecast (Thursday, July 10 – Monday, July 15):
- Thursday: Showers, then thunderstorms likely (high 81°F). South wind, rain chances 70%.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and warm (high 85°F).
- Saturday: Sunny, hotter (high 88°F).
- Sunday: Chance of showers and storms after 2 p.m. (high 90°F).
- Monday: Partly sunny, chance of thunderstorms (high 87°F).
