Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 3:45pm
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 645 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
AuSable, or near Keeseville, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Plattsburgh International Airport, Keeseville, Burlington, South
Burlington, South Hero, Plattsburgh, Chesterfield, AuSable, Peru,
Grand Isle, Colchester, Willsboro, Schuyler Falls, Beekmantown,
Milton and Ausable Point.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
this storm passes.
Boaters on Lake Champlain should seek safe harbor now! Strong winds
will cause higher waves and sudden wind shifts may overturn boats.
Area Description:
Eastern Clinton; Western Clinton; Eastern Essex; Grand Isle; Western Chittenden
Forcast Office:
NWS Burlington VT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov