· Strong to possibly severe thunderstorms to develop across the Champlain valley region NW. corner of the state first…then track southeastward eventually most of the state covered in numerous showers and thunderstorms.

· Locally strong winds, lots of lighting, and especially NW VT. to see locally heavy rainfall.

· Strongest thunderstorms likely late in the day, but wane some through this evening gradually wind overnight.

· Scattered showers and thunderstorms again Tomorrow afternoon then clearing skies from west to east setting the stage for some real nice Vermont Summer weather Thursday and Friday.

TODAY: Mixed clouds and sun, warm and sticky. Afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms developing especially northern and western Vermont. Some storms strong to possibly severe with heavy downpours and gusty winds. A high 80 to 85. South to southwest 10 mph. (5)

TONIGHT: Showers and thunderstorms…some strong with heavy downpours and gusty winds this evening. Otherwise mostly cloudy with a areas of fog. A low 60 to 65. Light winds. (5)

WEDNESDAY: Morning clouds giving way to partial afternoon sunshine. Scattered showersand afternoon thunderstorms. Still a bit muggy. A high in the mid 70s. Light west winds. (4)

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WEDNESDAY NIGHT: A few evening showers northern areas exiting, then clearing skies. Cooler less humid with widespread valley fog. A low around 55. (4)

THURSDAY: Sunshine giving way to a few afternoon clouds. A high in the mid to upper 70s. (3)

FRIDAY: Pick of the week. Mostly sunny giving way to increasing late day clouds and evening showers. A low near 55. A high 80 to 85. (2)

SATURDAY: Lots of clouds with a chance for morning showers. Increasing sunshine in the afternoon. A low around 60. A high in the mid 70s. (2)

SUNDAY: Partly to mostly sunny. A low near 55. A high in the 70s.

MONDAY 4th of July: Partly sunny. Lows in the 50s. Highs in the low to mid 70s.

Average lows in the mid to upper 50s. Normal high 75 to near 80

(Confidence factor: 5 = Good predictability 1 = shaky modeling lowered confidence) RH/6-28

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TONIGHT: A few clouds this evening then clear overnight. Muggy with a low 60 to 65. Light south winds. (5)

TOMORROW: Mixed clouds and sun, warm and sticky. Afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms, some strong with heavy downpours and gusty winds. A high 80 to 85. South to southwest 10 mph. (5)

TUESDAY NIGHT: Evening showers and thunderstorms wind down. Otherwise mostly cloudy. Patchy valley fog. A low in the mid 60s. Light winds. (4)

WEDNESDAY: Morning clouds giving way to partial afternoon sunshine. Widely scattered afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms. Still a bit muggy. A high in the low to mid 70s. Light west winds. (4)

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WEDNESDAY NIGHT: A few evening clouds then clearing. Cooler less humid. Patchy valley fog. A low around 55. (3)

THURSDAY: Sunshine giving way to a few afternoon clouds. A high in the mid to upper 70s. (2)

FRIDAY: Pick of the week. Mostly sunny giving way to increasing late day clouds and evening showers. A low near 55. A high 80 to 85. (2)

SATURDAY: Partly cloudy in the morning, maybe a few showers, then partly to mostly sunny in the afternoon. A low around 60. A high in the mid 70s. (2)

Average lows in the mid to upper 50s. Normal high 75 to near 80

(Confidence factor: 5 = Good predictability 1 = shaky modeling lowered confidence) RH/6-24

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· Thunder Dog Index today at “4” where an isolated thunderstorm or two could erupt, but the heavy actions will be on Tuesday afternoon and evening and possibly a little more again Wednesday before less humid drier more stable conditions work in Thursday.

· Thunderstorms also may be strong to severe in Tuesday warmth and sultry conditions. Please practice lighting safety.

· Storms on Tuesday…peak late in the day and early evening hours before winding down, but some thunderstorms may continue into the night though isolated.

· Pick of the week – Friday.

TODAY: Variably cloudy warm and muggy. Widely scattered showers with a slight risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. A high in the mid 80s. South winds at 10 mph. (5)

TONIGHT: Partly to mostly cloudy. Slight chance for a shower toward southeastern VT. Warm and muggy. A low in the low to mid 60s. Light south winds. (4)

TUESDAY: Clouds with intervals of sun, warm and sticky. Afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms, some strong with heavy downpours and gusty winds. A high 80 to 85. South breeze 10 mph. (4)

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TUESDAY NIGHT: Evening showers and thunderstorms wind down. Otherwise mostly cloudy. Patchy valley fog. A low 60 to 65. (4)

WEDNESDAY: Morning clouds giving way to partial afternoon sunshine. Widely scattered afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms, possibly heavy. Still on the muggy side. A high in the mid 70s. (3)

THURSDAY: Partly sunny. An isolated shower possible. A low 50 to 55. A high in the mid to upper 70s. (2)

FRIDAY: Pick of the week. Partly to mostly sunny. A low near 55. A high 80 to 85. (2)

Average lows in the mid to upper 50s. Normal high 75 to near 80

(Confidence factor: 5 = Good predictability 1 = shaky modeling lowered confidence) RH/6-24

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TONIGHT: Mostly clear and partially moonlit. A low in the low 50s. Light winds. (5)

TOMORROW: Sunny and warm. A high near 85. Light west winds. (5)

SATURDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear.A low in the mid 50s. Light south winds. (5)

SUNDAY: Sunshine with some high cloudiness. Warm and a bit more humid. A high 85 to 90. South to southwest breeze 10 mph. (5)

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SUNDAY NIGHT: Fair with high cloudiness. A low in the mid 60s. (4)

MONDAY: Variably cloudy warm and more muggy. Widely scattered showers and thunderstorms. A low in the mid 60s. A high in the mid 80s. (4)

TUESDAY: Mostly cloudy, warm and humid. Chance for mainly afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms, some heavy. A low around 65. A high 80 to 85. (3)

WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy. Cooler but still clammy or muggy. Chance for showers and thunderstorms, possibly heavy. A low 60 to 65. A high around 70. (2)

THURSDAY: Morning showers with a chance for a thunderstorm, giving way to intervals of afternoon sunshine. A low in the upper 50s. A high in the upper 60s. (2)

Average lows in the mid to upper 50s. Normal high in the mid 70s to near 80

(Confidence factor: 5 = Good predictability 1 = shaky modeling lowered confidence) RH/6-24

· Stupendous Weather into this weekend with a gradual warming trend. Temperatures hit into the upper 80s to near 90 Sunday.

· Humidity increases most notably on Monday where showers and thunderstorms will start out weak, but amp up especially Tuesday and Wednesday.

· Some of the thunderstorms next week may include locally heavy rainfall. The very muggy conditions will hang around a bit as we head into the middle part of next week.

TODAY: Lots of sunshine with some high clouds at times. Pleasant. A high in the mid to upper 70s. Light northwest winds. (5)

TONIGHT: Mostly clear and partially moonlit. A low near 50. Light winds. (5)

SATURDAY: Sunny and warm. A high near 85. Light winds. (4)

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SATURDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear.A low in the mid 50s. (4)

SUNDAY: Sunshine with some high cloudiness. Warm and a bit more humid. A high 85 to 90. (3)

MONDAY: Variably cloudy warm and more muggy. Widely scattered showers and thunderstorms. A low 60 to 65. A high 80 to 85. (3)

TUESDAY: Mostly cloudy, warm and humid. Chance for mainly afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms, some heavy. A low around 65. A high in the upper 70s. (2)

WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy. Cooler but still clammy or muggy. Chance for showers and thunderstorms, possibly heavy. A low 60 to 65. A high in the low 70s. (2)

THURSDAY: Morning showers with a chance for a thunderstorm, giving way to intervals of afternoon sunshine. A low in the 50s. A high in the low to mid 70s. (2)

Average lows in the mid to upper 50s. Normal high in the mid 70s to near 80

(Confidence factor: 5 = Good predictability 1 = shaky modeling lowered confidence) RH/6-21

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TONIGHT: A few evening clouds then clear and partially moonlit. A low 45 to 50. Little wind. (5)

TOMORROW: Lots of sunshine with some high clouds at times. Pleasant. A high in the mid to upper 70s. Light northwest winds. (5)

FRIDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear and partially moonlit. A low A low near 50. Light winds. (5)

SATURDAY: Sunny and warm. A high near 85. Light winds. (4)

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SATURDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear.A low in the mid 50s. (4)

SUNDAY: Sunshine with some high cloudiness. Hot and muggy. A high 85 to 90. (3)

MONDAY: Variably cloudy warm and muggy. Widely scattered showers and thunderstorms. A low 60 to 65. A high around 80. (2)

TUESDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy, warm and muggy. Chance for afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms. A low around 65. A high in the mid to upper 70s. (2)

WEDNESDAY: Partly to mostly sunny. Cooler and less humid. A low in the 50s. A high in the 70s. (2)

Average lows in the mid to upper 50s. Normal high in the mid 70s to near 80

(Confidence factor: 5 = Good predictability 1 = shaky modeling lowered confidence) RH/6-21

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· Far northern tier sprinkles exit, fog burns off and we should see a string a great project weather days through the weekend.

· A gradual warming trend begins with temps today in the low to mid 70s but about 5 degrees warmer Friday.

· Temperatures continue into the warm to hot range this weekend where we may hit 90 in a few locations on Sunday.

· Unsettled more stormy humid weather ensues for early next week as a series of weak frontal systems move in and then stall in our area.

· Eventually the weather pattern repeats will cooler drier air for the middle of next week.

TODAY: Northern mountain sprinkles exit while morning fog burns off to partly to mostly sunny skies. Still cool today with a high 70 to 75. Northwest breeze 10 mph. (5)

TONIGHT: Clear and partially moonlit. A low in the upper 40s. Little wind. (5)

FRIDAY: Lots of sunshine with some high clouds at times. Pleasant. A high in the mid to upper 70s. Light northwest winds. (5)

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FRIDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear and partially moonlit. A low 50 to 55. (4)

SATURDAY: Sunny and warm. A high near 85. (4)

SUNDAY: Sunshine with some high cloudiness. Hot and muggy. A low 55 to 60. A high upper 80s to near 90. (3)

MONDAY: Variably cloudy warm and muggy. Chance for afternoon showers thunderstorms. A low 60 to 65. A high in the low 80s. (2)

TUESDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy, warm and muggy. Chance for afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms. A low around 65. A high in the mid to upper 70s. (2)

WEDNESDAY: Partly to mostly sunny. Cooler and less humid. A low in the 50s. A high in the 70s. (2)

Average lows in the mid to upper 50s. Normal high in the mid 70s to near 80

(Confidence factor: 5 = Good predictability 1 = shaky modeling lowered confidence) RH/6-21

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TONIGHT: Mostly clear and partially moonlit. Patchy valley fog. A low in the upper 40s. Little wind. (5)

TOMORROW: A few high clouds through early afternoon then sunny. A high 70 to 75. Northwest breeze 10 mph. (5)

THURSDAY NIGHT: Clear and partially moonlit. A low in the upper 40s. Little wind. (5)

FRIDAY: Pick of the week.Bright sunshine and blue skies. A high in the mid to upper 70s. Light northwest winds. (4)

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FRIDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear. A low around 50. (4)

SATURDAY: Sunny, warm but gorgeous. A high near 85. (3)

SUNDAY: Sunshine with high cloudiness. A little more humid and hotter. A low 55 to 60. A high upper 80s to near 90. (2)

MONDAY: Partly to mostly sunny hot and sticky. Slight chance for a late day thunderstorm. A low 60 to 65. A high upper 80s to near 90. (2)

TUESDAY: Mixed clouds and sun, warm and muggy. Widely scattered afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms. A low in the low to mid 60s. High in the mid 80s. (2)

Average lows in the mid to upper 50s. Normal high in the mid 70s to near 80

(Confidence factor: 5 = Good predictability 1 = shaky modeling lowered confidence) RH/6-21

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· Part 1 – Part 2 Weather day. This morning part 1 to be at its worst and wettest…cool too and cannot rule out a few rumbles of thunder with the passage of a band of showers (isolated wanna-be weak thunderstorms)

· This Afternoon – part 2 with showers exiting and increasing intervals of afternoon sunshine (a long afternoon…sunsets 8:38 PM)

· An excellent stretch of weather – dry project weather and something for everybody as a warming trend kicks in gradually at first through Friday then nice uptick in temperatures this weekend.

TODAY: Showers…with a risk for a few rumbles of thunder through mid day. Scattered showers early this afternoon then exiting to intervals of sunshine. Cooler. A high 65 to 70. Wind becoming westerly 10 to 15 mph this afternoon. (5)

TONIGHT: Mostly clear and partially moonlit. Patchy valley fog. A low in the lower 50s. Little wind. (5)

THURSDAY: Filtered sun in the morning, partly to mostly sunny in the afternoon. A high in the low 70s. Light northwest winds. (5)

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THURSDAY NIGHT: A few evening clouds then mostly clear. A low in the upper 40s. (3)

FRIDAY: Pick of the week.Bright sunshine and blue skies. A high near 75. (3)

SATURDAY: Sunny, warm but gorgeous. A low around 50. A high near 85. (3)

SUNDAY: Lots of sunshine. A little more humid and hotter. A low 55 to 60. A high upper 80s to near 90 (2)

MONDAY: Partly to mostly sunny hot and sticky. Slight chance for a late day thunderstorm. A low 60 to 65. A high upper 80s to near 90. (2)

TUESDAY: Mixed clouds and sun, warm and muggy. Widely scattered afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms. A low in the low to mid 60s. High in the mid 80s. (2)

Average lows in the mid to upper 50s. Normal high in the mid 70s to near 80

(Confidence factor: 5 = Good predictability 1 = shaky modeling lowered confidence) RH/6-21

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TONIGHT: Partly cloudy or partially moonlit. Increasing clouds with a slight chance for a shower toward daybreak. A low 50 to 55. Light southwest winds. (5)

TOMORROW: Lots of clouds with showers likely in the morning and possibly a rumble or two of thunder. Diminishing showers in the afternoon, with breaks or intervals of sun developing. Cooler with a high around 70. Westerly breeze 10 mph. (5)

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Any leftover showers exit early. Otherwise partially moonlit. Patchy valley fog. A low around 50. Little wind. (4)

THURSDAY: Filtered sun and pleasant northern areas. Lots of clouds toward Rutland with slight chance for a sprinkle. A high 70 to 75. Light northwest winds. (4)

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THURSDAY NIGHT: A few evening clouds then mostly clear. A low in the upper 40s.

FRIDAY: Pick of the week.Bright sunshine and blue skies. A high around 75. (2)

SATURDAY: Sunny, warm but gorgeous. A low around 50. A high in the mid 80s. (2)

SUNDAY: Lots of sunshine. A little more humid and hotter. A low in the 50s. A high near 90.

MONDAY: Partly to mostly sunny hot and humid. A low in the mid 60s. A high upper 80s to low 90s.

Average lows in the mid 50s. Normal high in the mid 70s

(Confidence factor: 5 = Good predictability 1 = shaky modeling lowered confidence) RH/6-21

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