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 March 28 at 10:04PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Sat March 28, 2026, 10:04 PM
Expires: Sun March 29, 2026, 8:00 AM

While moisture is expected to begin slowly recovering tomorrow, another very dry afternoon is expected with relative humidity between 20 and 30 percent forecast across much of the area. Although winds will be mostly light...between 5 and 10 mph, the dry air combined with very dry vegetation will result in a continuation of elevated fire danger. Statewide burn bans are in effect for both North Carolina and South Carolina until further notice. Open burning of any kind is subject to fines until the bans are lifted.

Special Weather Statement issued March 28 at 8:52PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Sat March 28, 2026, 8:52 PM
Expires: Sun March 29, 2026, 8:00 PM

Fire weather concerns exist again for midday Sunday into the evening due to a very dry airmass and breezy south to southwest winds. Relative humidity values are expected to drop into the teens and lower 20s across the whole region. Winds will gust up to 25 mph. Residents and visitors are urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers. Additionally, exercise caution if operating any equipment that could create sparks and keep vehicles off of dry grass. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly. Lastly, remember to obey local burn bans.

Special Weather Statement issued March 28 at 8:30PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

Effective: Sat March 28, 2026, 8:30 PM
Expires: Sun March 29, 2026, 7:00 PM

HIGH FIRE DANGER CONDITIONS SUNDAY MORNING INTO THE EVENING FOR MUCH OF NORTH GEORGIA DUE TO LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES... Relative Humidities of 30 percent or less can be expected for 4 or more hours Sunday. Winds will be Southeast at 8 to 13 MPH, with gusts up to 20 MPH. With extremely dry fuels, high fire danger conditions can be expected. Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities whether you may burn outdoors. If you do burn outside, use extreme caution.