Updated at 8:28 p.m.
The City of Montpelier canceled festivities Thursday evening because of severe thunderstorms in the area. People are advised to safely clear the area and follow lightning safety and all traffic rules while leaving the city, according to a brief from Evelyn Prim, Montpelier’s communications director.
Just after 7 p.m., the National Weather Service in Burlington issued a “Severe Thunderstorm Warning” for seven counties, including: Southern Lamoille County, Northeastern Orange County, Caledonia County, Southern Orleans County, Southern Essex County, East central Chittenden County and Washington County.
In Burlington, festival-goers along the waterfront were also advised to evacuate while the storm passed. Fireworks were still expected to go on as planned at 9:30 p.m., according to a tweet by ABC/FOX anchor Lauren Maloney.
The warning is in effect until 8:30 p.m.
