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weather NWS moderate Grand Isle; Western Franklin; Orleans; Western Chittenden; Lamoille; Washington; Western Addison; Western Rutland; Eastern Franklin; Eastern Chittenden; Eastern Addison; Eastern Rutland; Western Windsor October 29, 2026 at 7:31 AM

Special Weather Statement

* AFFECTED AREA...Most of Vermont, except the Connecticut River Valley and portions of southern Vermont.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 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 66 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.

Local conditions in Grand Isle; Western Franklin; Orleans; Western Chittenden; Lamoille; Washington; Western Addison; Western Rutland; Eastern Franklin; Eastern Chittenden; Eastern Addison; Eastern Rutland; Western Windsor may affect travel, public safety, or daily routines. Stay informed and adjust plans if conditions change.

This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.

Residents should be prepared for possible effects on travel, public safety, and daily routines while the situation remains active.

Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.

Alert USA is tracking this developing situation and will update this report as verified information becomes available.

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