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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Burlington VT
313 PM EDT Fri May 24 2024


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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
313 PM EDT Fri May 24 2024

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

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

* The warm air temperatures this weekend in the mid 70s may cause
  people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures
  which are currently only in the mid 50s to lower 60s across Lake
  Champlain, and in the regions smaller lakes and rivers.

* The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia to 
  anyone immersed in the water. When the water temperature is below 
  60 degrees, the average submerged person could loose dexterity 
  within minutes and be unable to accomplish simple tasks. 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! 


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