Special Weather Statement issued July 10 at 6:19PM EDT by NWS

…A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHEASTERN BENNINGTON AND SOUTHERN WINDHAM COUNTIES… At 618 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Wilmington, or 11 miles south of Stratton, moving east at 25 mph. Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail are possible with this storm.

Source: National Weather Service Alerts for Vermont