Today's Forecast: Rain. Cloudy. High near 54, with temperatures falling to around 44 in the afternoon. South wind 7 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Wind Advisory issued December 18 at 3:53AM EST until December 18 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Burlington VT * WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Rutland, Eastern Addison, Eastern Chittenden, and Eastern Franklin counties in Vermont. * WHEN...Now until 4 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and isolated power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest southeast winds are expected to slide northward between 6 AM and 11 AM. Locally stronger winds are possible in the immediate western slopes of the Greens. Instructions Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. High Wind Watch issued December 17 at 3:42AM EST until December 18 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Burlington VT * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
* WHERE...Rutland, Eastern Addison, Eastern Chittenden, and Eastern Franklin counties in Vermont.
* WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected to occur between 3 AM and noon on Monday, especially along the western slopes of the Greens. Instructions Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. Flood Watch issued December 18 at 3:59AM EST until December 19 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Burlington VT * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northern New York and all of central and northern Vermont including the Northeast Kingdom. * WHEN...Through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Widespread rainfall amounts of 1.5 to 2.5 inches with locally higher amounts on eastern upslope locations along the Green and Adirondack Mountains is expected. In addition, significant snowmelt is expected Monday given near record temperatures and strong winds. The combination of rainfall and snow melt is expected to bring area rivers into minor to moderate flood stage. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Instructions You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. Flood Watch issued December 17 at 3:32AM EST until December 19 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Burlington VT * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northern New York and all of central and northern Vermont including the Northeast Kingdom * WHEN...From late Sunday through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Widespread rainfall amounts of 1-2.5 inches with locally higher amounts on eastern upslope locations along the Green and Adirondack Mountains is expected. In addition, significant snowmelt is expected Sunday into Monday given near record temperatures and strong winds. The combination of rainfall and snow melt is expected to bring area rivers into minor flood stage with some rivers possibly approaching moderate flood stage. - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Instructions You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop |