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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Burlington VT
435 AM EDT Sun May 17 2026

NYZ026>031-034-035-087-VTZ001>011-016>021-172100-
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-
Including the cities of Massena, Norfolk, Fort Covington, Malone,
Champlain, Plattsburgh, South Colton, Star Lake, Saranac Lake,
Tupper Lake, Dannemora, Ellenburg, Lake Placid, Newcomb, Port Henry,
Ticonderoga, Ogdensburg, Potsdam, Gouverneur, Alburgh, South Hero,
St. Albans, Swanton, Derby, Newport, Island Pond, Lunenburg,
Burlington, Shelburne, Johnson, Stowe, Hardwick, St. Johnsbury,
Montpelier, Waitsfield, Middlebury, Vergennes, Bradford, Randolph,
Fair Haven, Rutland, Enosburg Falls, Richford, Richmond, Underhill,
Bristol, Ripton, East Wallingford, Killington, Bethel, Ludlow,
Springfield, and White River Junction
435 AM EDT Sun May 17 2026

...National Weather Service Cold Water Safety Message...

...Please check with state and local authorities regarding
guidelines for allowed activities...

* The warm air temperatures today in the mid 70s may cause people to
  underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures which are
  currently in the 40s to around 50 degrees across Lake Champlain,
  and possibly colder in the regions smaller lakes and rivers.

* The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia to anyone
  immersed in the water. According to the US Coast Guard, when the
  water temperatures are below 50 degrees, the chance of immediate
  incapacitation due to cold shock is extremely high. Anyone on small
  boats, canoes or kayaks should plan accordingly if recreating this
  weekend and use extreme caution to avoid this threat. Paddle smart
  from the start and always wear your life jacket!

* Northwesterly winds of 10 to 18 mph are also expected today with
  gusts 20 to 25 mph. If boating on large bodies of water, these
  winds can increase the likelihood of overturning your boat, canoe,
  or kayak due to increased wave heights.

* Due to recent rain, area rivers continue to run fast with swift
  water currents. The swift water can easily overturn a kayak or
  canoe into the frigid river waters. Once in the cold water, the
  strong currents will make it difficult to reach safety.

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