New York, Vermont Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/18/2026 01:06

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 4:06AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 18, 2026 - 1:06am
Expires: 
August 18, 2026 - 6:00am
Description: 
Dense valley fog has developed overnight in the typical areas, but also in less frequent locations, including the Champlain Valley. The fog is more patchy across the higher terrain, but still present in many narrow higher terrain valleys. The fog will become more widespread around daybreak and reduce visibility to a half mile or less. Drivers are urged to use caution this morning and be prepared for rapidly changing visibility. Fog is expected to dissipate by around 9 AM.
Area Description: 
Northern St. Lawrence; Northern Franklin; Eastern Clinton; Southeastern St. Lawrence; Southern Franklin; Western Clinton; Western Essex; Eastern Essex; Southwestern St. Lawrence; Grand Isle; Western Franklin; Orleans; Essex; Western Chittenden; Lamoille; Caledonia; Washington; Western Addison; Orange; Western Rutland; Eastern Franklin; Eastern Chittenden; Eastern Addison; Eastern Rutland; Western Windsor; Eastern Windsor
Forcast Office: 
NWS Burlington VT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov