Water Temperature of the Smith River in Bassett, VA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Thursday, July 2, 2026, 2:40 PM EDT
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Station Name: SMITH RIVER AT BASSETT, VA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 764 feet
Nearest Address:
276 Trent Hill Dr
Bassett, VA 24055
Henry County
GPS Coordinates: 36.77013709, -80.00087509
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Weather for Bassett, Virginia
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Thu
H: 104°F
L: 72°F

Fri
H: 104°F
L: 68°F

Sat
H: 103°F
L: 68°F

Sun
H: 102°F
L: 68°F

Mon
H: 97°F
L: 65°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.7 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 106 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:24 PM
Sunset: 8:43 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 38 mins
Moon Transit: 3:13 AM
Moonset: 8:20 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 88.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:43 AM - 5:13 AM4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Minor Periods
10:15 PM - 11:45 PM7:50 AM - 9:20 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Heat Advisory issued July 2 at 1:35PM EDT until July 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Effective: Thu July 2, 2026, 1:35 PM
Expires: Fri July 3, 2026, 12:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 109. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 109 expected. * WHERE...Appomattox, Campbell, Charlotte, Halifax, and Pittsylvania Counties. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Extreme Heat Warning, from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 1:35PM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Effective: Thu July 2, 2026, 1:35 PM
Expires: Fri July 3, 2026, 12:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 109. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 109 expected. * WHERE...Appomattox, Campbell, Charlotte, Halifax, and Pittsylvania Counties. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Extreme Heat Warning, from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Heat Advisory issued July 2 at 10:28AM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Effective: Thu July 2, 2026, 10:28 AM
Expires: Thu July 2, 2026, 6:30 PM
* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 107 expected. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 108 expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina and central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Heat Advisory issued July 2 at 10:28AM EDT until July 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Effective: Thu July 2, 2026, 10:28 AM
Expires: Thu July 2, 2026, 6:30 PM
* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 107 expected. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 108 expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina and central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Heat Advisory issued July 2 at 1:35PM EDT until July 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Effective: Thu July 2, 2026, 1:35 PM
Expires: Fri July 3, 2026, 12:00 AM
* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 106. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 107 expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina and central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.96 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.38 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:24 PM
Sunset: 8:43 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 38 mins
Moon Transit: 3:13 AM
Moonset: 8:20 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 88.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:43 AM - 5:13 AM4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Minor Periods
10:15 PM - 11:45 PM7:50 AM - 9:20 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.97 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.3 μg/m3
Ozone: 84.13 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:24 PM
Sunset: 8:43 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 37 mins
Moon Transit: 4:00 AM
Moonset: 9:21 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 80.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:30 AM - 6:00 AM5:13 PM - 7:43 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM8:51 AM - 10:21 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.57 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.97 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.67 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:24 PM
Sunset: 8:43 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 36 mins
Moon Transit: 4:43 AM
Moonset: 10:23 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 70.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:13 AM - 6:43 AM5:56 PM - 8:26 PM
Minor Periods
9:53 AM - 11:23 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.42 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.94 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.42 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:24 PM
Sunset: 8:43 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 36 mins
Moon Transit: 5:25 AM
Moonset: 11:24 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 59.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:55 AM - 7:25 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
10:54 AM - 12:24 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.57 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.79 μg/m3
Ozone: 34 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:24 PM
Sunset: 8:42 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 35 mins
Moon Transit: 1:15 PM
Moonset: 12:27 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 48.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:45 AM - 3:15 PM12:45 AM - 3:15 PM
Minor Periods
11:57 AM - 1:27 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
