Station Name: OCONALUFTEE RIVER AT BIRDTOWN, NC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,877 feet

Nearest Address:
1196 Old Number 4 Rd
Birdtown, NC 28719
Jackson County

GPS Coordinates: 35.46138889, -83.3536111

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued February 7 at 12:01AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Sat February 7, 2026, 12:01 AM
Expires: Sat February 7, 2026, 7:00 AM

Snow showers will continue across the high elevations of the Smokies through the early morning hours, and finally tapering off by mid-morning. Elevations above 3500 feet right near the Tennessee border could get as much as 4 inches of additional snow. US Highway 441 is closed across Newfound Gap due to snow and ice. More populated areas of Graham, Swain, and Haywood counties may only get a dusting of snow, with maybe up to an inch around Balsam Gap and Soco Gap.

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 7 at 5:16AM EST until February 8 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Sat February 7, 2026, 5:16 AM
Expires: Sat February 7, 2026, 1:30 PM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory above 3500 feet, very cold wind chills as low as 5 below. For the Wind Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Haywood, Madison, Northern Jackson, and Swain Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 7 AM EST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Wind Advisory issued February 7 at 5:16AM EST until February 7 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Sat February 7, 2026, 5:16 AM
Expires: Sat February 7, 2026, 1:30 PM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory above 3500 feet, very cold wind chills as low as 5 below. For the Wind Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Haywood, Madison, Northern Jackson, and Swain Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 7 AM EST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

High Wind Warning issued February 7 at 5:16AM EST until February 7 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Sat February 7, 2026, 5:16 AM
Expires: Sat February 7, 2026, 1:30 PM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 55 to 65 mph expected, and up to 70 mph on rigetops. * WHERE...Buncombe, Burke Mountains, Caldwell Mountains, Henderson, McDowell Mountains, Polk Mountains, Rutherford Mountains, Southern Jackson, and Transylvania Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. During high wind, dangerously cold wind chills could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

Avoid being outside near trees. If caught outside, watch for falling debris or tree limbs. Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm and avoid windows and overhanging trees. Use caution if you must drive. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp.

Wind Advisory issued February 7 at 5:16AM EST until February 7 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Sat February 7, 2026, 5:16 AM
Expires: Sat February 7, 2026, 1:30 PM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 46 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, Piedmont and western North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp.