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National Weather Service Burlington VT
1025 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

.SYNOPSIS...
As a weak cold front slowly crosses the region, scattered to 
numerous rain showers will continue over portions of eastern and 
southern Vermont today, and taper off tonight. Dry weather is 
expected for Friday along with gusty northwesterly winds. Tranquil 
conditions follow for the weekend into early next week, with rain 
and snow showers likely Tuesday through Wednesday.

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Precision Agriculture Weather Forecast For BENNINGTON County


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Regional Hourly Observations For BENNINGTON County
Issued at
1200 PM EDT THU MAR 28 2024
_____VERMONT_____

  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
BURLINGTON     CLOUDY    46  34  62 N7        30.01F TC   8           
MONTPELIER     CLOUDY    39  37  92 NW3       30.01F TC   4           
MORRISVILLE    CLOUDY    43  36  76 N6        29.99F TC   6           
ST. JOHNSBURY*   N/A     45  40  82 MISG      29.95F TC   7           
LYNDONVILLE*   CLOUDY    40  39  98 NW6       29.97F TC   4           
MIDDLEBURY*    CLOUDY    43  38  83 N9        30.01R TC   6           
RUTLAND*       LGT RAIN  40  40 100 NW3       30.00S VSB 1/4 TC   4   
SPRINGFIELD    CLOUDY    41  39  93 CALM      29.97F TC   5           
HIGHGATE*      CLOUDY    45  34  65 N7        30.03F TC   7           
NEWPORT*       CLOUDY    40  38  93 NE3       29.99  TC   5           
BENNINGTON     CLOUDY    40  38  93 CALM      29.98F FOG     TC   4   
LAKE EDEN*       N/A     37 N/A N/A SE1         N/A  TC   3           

_____LAKE CHAMPLAIN_____

  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
BURTON ISLAND*   N/A     45  36  70 CALM        N/A  TC   7           
COLCHESTER RF*   N/A     41  36  81 NE9         N/A  TC   5           
DIAMOND ISL*     N/A     43  36  75 N12         N/A  TC   6           

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Vermont
Based on observations at 1200pm EDT, Thursday March 28, 2024

Across Vermont...temperatures are near 40 degrees north, near 39 degrees central, and near 40 degrees south. Current sky conditions are cloudy north, cloudy central, and cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 93%, and the dew point is near 38 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 92%, and the dew point is near 37 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 93%, and the dew point is near 38 degrees. There is patchy fog south. Winds are from the northeast at 3 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northwest at 3 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 45 degrees at Highland. The lowest temperature is 39 degrees at Montpelier.


Current NOWCAST not available:
Nowcasts are not issued routinely during fair weather. Only when
precipitation or other significant weather is occuring in this county will these
forecasts be issued. Currently, there is no short term forecast in effect.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For BENNINGTON County,VT

426 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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7-Day Forecast For BENNINGTON County, VT
923 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

TODAY
Cloudy. A slight chance of showers this morning, then a chance of showers this afternoon. Near steady temperature in the lower 40s. Northwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

TONIGHT
Cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the evening. Colder with lows in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the upper 20s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.

SUNDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.

SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in the lower 50s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

TUESDAY
Rain likely. Highs around 50. Chance of rain 70 percent.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Rain likely. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Rain likely. Highs in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Vermont
                              VERMONT                                                                     
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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                 APR 2-APR 6 APR 4-APR 10    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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   Temperature:     Normal        Above      Above      Above                      
 Precipitation:      Above       Normal     Normal      Above                      

....  Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
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Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today
MARCH 28TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1917...
Thane Creek AK reported a snow cover of 190 inches. (The Weather Channel)
...1920...
The worst tornado disaster of record occurred in Chicago IL as a tornado
killed 28 persons and caused three million dollars damage. (David Ludlum)
...1997...
Ten tornadoes tore across the area, affecting the Kentucky counties of 
Adair, Metcalfe, Casey, Green, Larue, Marion, Hardin, Hart, Nelson, and 
Russell; and the Indiana counties of Scott and Jefferson. Two of the 
twisters produced F3 damage. A 28-year-old woman was killed in Metcalfe 
County as she was thrown from her destroyed mobile home. A 40-year-old man 
was killed when his house in Bonnieville (Hart County) was hit by one of 
the F3 tornadoes and blown off its foundation. This tornado injured many 
people when it caused several car accidents as it crossed Interstate 65.
(NWS Louisville)

Ag Weather Center, Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky