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Heat Wave Expands to the East Coast; Flash Flooding Likely in the Central Plains into the Midwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Northeast

Dangerous, prolonged heat is ongoing in the Mid-South to Mid-Mississippi Valley and heat expands into the Northeast for a brief period today. Widely scattered instances of flash flooding due to heavy rains are forecast from northeast Kansas to much of Indiana. Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of New England, northern Mid-Atlantic, and North Dakota. Read More >

The National Weather Service in Burlington offers presentations on weather related topics to a variety of groups and organizations upon request. Presentations are conducted on a limited basis to larger groups or as a part of larger organized outreach events. To arrange a talk with the National Weather Service in Burlington, please have the following ready before contacting us:

  • Have a facility, date and time established, with preferably a back-up date and time. Email Scott Whittier (scott.whittier@noaa.gov) or John Goff (john.goff@noaa.gov) to check availability.
  • Class sizes are generally offered for at least 15 individuals.
  • Classes will generally be offered Monday through Thursday, though if planned well in advance, exceptions may be made for a Friday or Saturday date. No sessions will be offered on Sundays.
  • Talks are usually held in the evening with start times from 5pm to 7pm and last approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.
  • Provide a volunteer, or contact point from your group to help in organizing the talk.
  • All training is free and open to the public.
For a list of upcoming talks click here.