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Warm Summer Days Ahead Before Saturday Thunderstorms in Bennington
Bennington County faces warm and humid weather with highs near 86 degrees through Friday before thunderstorms move into the region on Saturday. Expect light drizzle Thursday and Friday, followed by weekend storms and potential brief hail.
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Warm Summer Days Ahead Before Saturday Thunderstorms in Bennington
Good day, Bennington County! We are starting off with clear skies and a comfortable current temperature of 69°F, accompanied by a gentle 6.5 mph wind. If you are heading out early around Old Bennington, Shaftsbury, or Arlington, it is a pleasant start, but a warm and humid stretch is unfolding across the Bennington Valley.
Thursday and Friday: Highs Near 86°F with Light Drizzle
For Thursday, expect temperatures to climb to a high of 85.4°F following a low of 67.8°F. There is a 20% chance of precipitation with moderate drizzle picking up around 0.03 inches of moisture, alongside peak winds near 6.4 mph. Friday brings similar summer heat, topping out at 85.9°F with an overnight low of 70.3°F. Rain chances rise to 35% with moderate drizzle accumulating another 0.03 inches, accompanied by winds up to 9 mph.
Commuters navigating US-7, VT-279, or driving VT-9 (the Molly Stark Trail) up toward Woodford should watch for brief slick spots from damp pavement. If you are planning outdoor recreation around Lake Paran or hiking Mount Anthony, the morning hours will offer the best conditions before afternoon humidity builds.
Saturday: Thunderstorms and Slight Hail Potential
Conditions change on Saturday as temperatures ease slightly to a high of 80.1°F and a low of 66.3°F. Precipitation chances jump to 69%, bringing up to 0.28 inches of rain. The main concern will be thunderstorms accompanied by slight hail and wind maxing out around 9.1 mph. Anyone spending time in the Green Mountain National Forest or out in Pownal should stay weather-aware and move indoors when storms approach. Remember to secure sensitive outdoor gear and bring pets inside.
Bottom Line: Enjoy warm conditions near 86°F through Friday despite brief drizzle, and prepare for scattered thunderstorms with slight hail on Saturday.
Weather data provided by Open-Meteo.
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