HOT

The big story for today is the heat.

BTV records for May 27 (NWS)

The above image shows some daily records for BTV for May 27, and we've broken a bunch today. First, the low temperature overnight last night was 72 °F, which is a record for the warmest low temperature for the month of May in history. (This assumes that we don't drop below 72 °F before midnight tonight - which I think we won't do).

As of 2:54 p.m. eastern time today, BTV officially recorded a temperature of 94 °F, which is a new record high for May 27 and for the month of May entirely.

BTV observations on 5/27 (NWS)

Of course, when temperatures and humidity get this high, there is often a significant risk for convection and the atmosphere is often unstable. Thus, we are seeing some thunderstorms in VT right now. Here is a 3:37 p.m. look at radar, showing some storms with hail near Rutland.

3:37 p.m. eastern time radar (RadarScope)

Be safe out there, and be sure to hydrate and take necessary precautions. Shade, lots of water, and pools or lakes can be extremely helpful on days like these.


Update at 5:24 p.m.: We have now hit 95 °F in Burlington.