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SPSBTV
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Burlington VT
201 PM EDT Wed Apr 8 2026
NYZ028-035-VTZ001-002-005-009-011-090900-
Eastern Clinton-Eastern Essex-Grand Isle-Western Franklin-
Western Chittenden-Western Addison-Western Rutland-
Including the cities of Champlain, Plattsburgh, Port Henry,
Ticonderoga, Alburgh, South Hero, St. Albans, Swanton,
Burlington, Shelburne, Middlebury, Vergennes, Fair Haven,
and Rutland
201 PM EDT Wed Apr 8 2026
...Near Critical Fire Weather Conditions are Expected Thursday...
* AFFECTED AREA...The Champlain Valley of New York and Vermont.
* WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 22 to 28 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...57 to 62 degrees.
* FUELS...Per coordination with our partners, the recent dry
weather has caused fine dead fuels across the region to dry out.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The warmest temperatures, lowest humidities
and strongest winds will occur between 1 PM and 5 PM Thursday.
* 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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