How hot is it here in the Northeast?

From the Burlington Free Press:

The National Weather Service late Tuesday morning issued a rare tornado watch for Vermont. The watch remains in effect until 6 p.m.

As of 4 p.m., no tornadoes had been reported in Vermont. Hot, humid weather combined with a weather disturbance passing overhead fueled the storms.

In Burlington, the temperature reached a record-tying 93 degrees just before the thunderstorms moved in. Forecasters said western Vermont would likely get a sunny interlude late this afternoon and early this evening. But they said the trouble might not be over. A cold front in western New York was approaching, and thunderstorms were developing along it.

Forecasters said some of the storms could be severe as they arrive after 6 p.m. Cooler, drier air is due Wednesday.