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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Burlington VT
1122 AM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
...National Weather Service Burlington Transitioning To A New
Format For The Area Forecast Discussion Text Product Beginning
January 12 2026...
Beginning with the afternoon issuance on Monday, January 12,
2026, the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Burlington,
VT will transition to a key message format for the Area Forecast
Discussion (AFD).
This strategic change aligns the AFD with an impacts-first
message philosophy, enabling our office to streamline
communication and reduce redundancy. This transition moves away
from a strictly chronological layout to focus on potential weather
impacts and hazards. By prioritizing key messages, we aim to
enhance clarity and eliminate duplication within the AFD.
A side-by-side comparison of the old format and the new format
can be found at: https://www.weather.gov/erh/newAFD. Please note
that the number of key messages will vary from 1 to 5 depending on
the weather expected during the upcoming 7 days.
The latest local AFD can be found at the following link:
https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=BTV&product=AFD&issuedby=BTV
For any questions, please contact:
Scott Whittier
Warning Coordination Meteorologist
National Weather Service Burlington, VT
scott.whittier@noaa.gov
(802) 862-8711 ext. 223
or
Gabriel Langbauer
Meteorologist-in-Charge
National Weather Service Burlington, VT
gabriel.langbauer@noaa.gov
(802) 862-8711 ext. 222
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