Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 8 at 2:01PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 8, 2026 - 11:01am
Expires:
April 9, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
* AFFECTED AREA...The Champlain Valley of New York and Vermont.
* WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 22 to 28 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...57 to 62 degrees.
* FUELS...Per coordination with our partners, the recent dry
weather has caused fine dead fuels across the region to dry out.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The warmest temperatures, lowest humidities
and strongest winds will occur between 1 PM and 5 PM Thursday.
* 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; Western Rutland
Forcast Office:
NWS Burlington VT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov