Burlington, Vermont – Scattered showers are set to move across Vermont this afternoon and evening, bringing a risk of isolated thunderstorms to cities from Burlington to Rutland through 10 p.m. Thursday. Daytime highs will climb into the low 60s and low 70s, but roads could turn slick as rain chances surge late in the day.
According to the National Weather Service in Burlington, precipitation probabilities increase sharply after 3 p.m., peaking at 50-55% across Montpelier, Saint Albans, and Plattsburgh between 6 and 8 p.m. Winds will shift out of the south to southeast at 5 to 15 mph, making for breezy evening commutes. Showers may be accompanied by brief downpours and the occasional rumble of thunder.
City impacts include wet roads in Burlington, slower evening traffic on I-89, and possible delays for after-school activities in Middlebury, Lake Placid, and Saint Johnsbury. Residents are urged to avoid flooded areas and use headlights during heavy rain. Keep mobile devices charged in case of thunderstorm-related outages, and check local alerts before heading out.
Rain chances will taper off overnight, but additional weather advisories may follow. For updated warnings, stay tuned to the National Weather Service in Burlington.
