Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 4:26PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 1:26pm
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 426 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Hubbardton, or 10 miles northwest of Rutland, moving northeast at 35
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Rutland, Middlebury, Brandon, Goshen, Leicester, Pittsford,
Salisbury, Chittenden, Sudbury, Proctor, Hancock, Whiting,
Hubbardton, Ripton, West Rutland, Pittsfield, Rochester, Castleton
and West Castleton.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
this storm passes.
Area Description:
Western Addison; Western Rutland; Eastern Addison; Eastern Rutland; Western Windsor
Forcast Office:
NWS Burlington VT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov