Severe Thunderstorms Expected Thursday in Vermont and North Country
Severe Thunderstorms Expected Thursday in Vermont and North Country
US · Published Aug 27, 2026
A First Alert Weather Day has been declared for Thursday across Vermont and the North Country due to the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms.
The Storm Prediction Center has placed much of the region under a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe weather, with areas near the Capital Region of New York under a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5).

Impact & Risks

The primary threats include localized damaging straight-line winds capable of downing trees and power lines, small hail, and torrential downpours. Rainfall totals could exceed 2 inches in some areas, leading to localized flash flooding, especially in low-lying regions. Additionally, localized wind shifts in the southern Champlain Valley and central Vermont may create a low-level spin, posing a brief tornado risk. Residents are advised to stay alert and have multiple ways to receive weather warnings.

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