Hurricane Isaias Remnants Will Bring Rain to Vermont

Storm remnants are projected to move through the state starting late Sunday afternoon.

Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Forecasts

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The remnants of Hurricane Isaias are expected to bring steady rainfall to Vermont, starting Sunday evening and clearing by Monday morning. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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The remnants of Hurricane Isaias will reach Vermont beginning late Sunday afternoon. Forecasters anticipate rainfall across the region before the system clears the area early Monday morning.

Why it matters

The incoming system marks the northern trajectory of the storm after its landfall in Florida. Residents should anticipate localized weather shifts as the remnants pass through the state.

Southern Vermont is expected to receive 0.5 to 1 inch of rain, while northern regions should see approximately 0.25 inches. No flooding is anticipated from these rainfall totals.

The players

Hurricane Isaias

This tropical cyclone made landfall in the Florida panhandle as a Category 2 storm with winds of 105 mph.

The details

Rain will begin moving into southern Vermont late Sunday afternoon before spreading northward throughout the evening. The system is expected to exit the area between 4 and 5 AM on Monday morning.

Timeline

  1. Friday evening: Hurricane Isaias made landfall in the Florida panhandle.

  2. Sunday afternoon: Rain begins moving into southern Vermont.

  3. Monday morning 4 to 5 AM: Rainfall ends across the state.

Seasonal Patterns

This event follows the historical pattern of tropical systems moving northward after landfall in the southern United States. It reflects typical seasonal weather fluctuations where storm remnants dissipate as they travel into cooler northern latitudes.

While no flooding is expected, residents should monitor local weather alerts for any shifting rainfall projections. Drivers in southern Vermont should prepare for wet conditions on roads beginning Sunday evening.

The takeaway

The system is expected to pass through quickly without causing significant water accumulation or flood hazards. Travelers and residents can expect a standard rain event that should conclude early Monday morning.

Further reading

For more updates on local conditions, visit the Vermont forecasts page.

Source note: This article includes information reported by Wcax.

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