Special Weather Statement

Locations Affected

Marshfield, VT ∙ Ripton, VT ∙ Winooski, VT ∙ Alburgh, VT ∙ Montgomery, VT ∙ Brownington, VT ∙ Ludlow, VT ∙ Hydeville, VT ∙ Mendon, VT ∙ Hinesburg, VT

Full Alert Message

Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Burlington VT 440 PM EDT Wed Oct 28 2026 ...Near Critical Fire Weather Conditions are Expected Thursday... * AFFECTED AREA...Most of Vermont, except the Connecticut River Valley and parts of southern Vermont. * WINDS...Southwest 5 to 15 mph with gusts 20 to 35 mph, highest in the Champlain Valley. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 45 to 50 percent. * TEMPERATURES...60 to 65 degrees. * FUELS...Per coordination with our partners, the recent dry weather has caused leaf litter, across the region to dry out. * 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.

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