Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 11:38AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 8:38am
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 9:30am
Description:
At 1137 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 13 miles northwest of Pittsburg to 12 miles
north of Derby Line Village to 16 miles north of Berkshire. Movement
was southeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Newport City, Island Pond, Orleans, Derby Center, Charleston, Jay,
Newport Town, Jay In Franklin County, Westmore, Orleans Village,
Glover, Brownington, Albany, Brunswick, Sutton, Coventry, Barton,
Troy, Averill, and Sheffield.
This includes Interstate 91 between mile markers 148 and 177.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
these storms pass.
Area Description:
Orleans; Essex; Lamoille; Caledonia; Eastern Franklin
Forcast Office:
NWS Burlington VT
Sender: