· Just enough instability across portions of southern Vermont today to pop an isolated brief and weak thundershower Rutland and Windsor counties south and most likely near the S. Green Mountains.

· Otherwise stupendous with warm to hot weather today though lowered humidity levels compared to what we’ll start to see late Wednesday into the day Thursday which looks stiflingly sticky.

· You should have excellent weather for outdoor activities but watch for those thunderheads you S. Vermonters this afternoon, and practice lighting safety if need be.

· Hottest weather Wednesday into Thursday before a cool front displaces the most humid conditions triggering a round or two of scattered showers and thunderstorms. Gardeners…not expecting enough precip to help you out so you’ll need to water.

· Signs emerging for a rather gloomy cooler and wet weekend…so take advantage when you can.

TODAY: A few morning clouds, giving way to lots of sunshine. A high in the mid 80s. Light westerly breeze. (5)

TONIGHT: Mostly clear. A low around 60. Light northwest winds. (5)

WEDNESDAY: Lots of sunshine with a few clouds mainly northern areas. A high in the upper 80s to around 90. Light west winds. (5)

Looking further ahead…

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear. A low in the mid to upper 60s. (4)

THURSDAY: Morning sun then more clouds in the afternoon leading to scattered showers and thunderstorms. Warm and rather sticky. A high around 90. (3)

FRIDAY: Partly to mostly sunny. A low near 65. A high in the mid 80s. (2)

SATURDAY: Cloudy and cool. Chance for showers and possible thunderstorms. A low in the low 60s. A high around 70. (2)

SUNDAY: Mostly cloudy and cool. Chance for showers and possible thunderstorms. A low in the low 60s. A high 65 to 70. (2)

Average lows 55 to near 60. Normal high mid 70s to near 80

(Confidence factor: 5 = Good predictability 1 = shaky modeling lowered confidence) RH/7-5

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