Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 22 at 2:02PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 22, 2026 - 11:02am
Expires:
April 22, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
* AFFECTED AREA...Northeastern New York, the Champlain Valley, and
Upper Connecticut River Valley in Vermont.
* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 26 to 30 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...50 to 58 degrees.
* FUELS...Per coordination with our partners, the recent dry
weather has caused fine dead fuels across the region to dry out.
* IMPACTS...If any fires were to start the weather and fuel
conditions could cause fires to quickly get out of control and
be difficult to contain.
For more information about the current fire danger rating, any burn
restrictions, and wildfire prevention and education, please visit
your state forestry or environmental protection website.
Area Description:
Eastern Clinton; Eastern Essex; Grand Isle; Western Franklin; Western Chittenden; Western Addison; Orange; Western Rutland; Eastern Windsor
Forcast Office:
NWS Burlington VT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov