Station Name: CHASSAHOWITZKA RIVER NEAR HOMOSASSA FL
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 46 feet

Nearest Address:
8699 W Miss Maggie Dr
Chassahowitzka, FL 34448
Citrus County

GPS Coordinates: 28.71526419, -82.5767656

Nearby Water Temperatures

Red Flag Warning issued February 21 at 12:23PM EST until February 22 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

Effective: Sat February 21, 2026, 12:23 PM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 7:00 PM

...CRITICALLY LOW HUMIDITY WITH GUSTY WINDS WILL RESULT IN ELEVATED FIRE DANGER... .The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a Fire Weather Warning for low humidity, breezy northerly winds, and moderate significant fire potential expected Sunday afternoon. The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM to 7 PM EST Sunday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch is in effect from Monday morning through Monday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Sumter, Coastal Levy, Inland Levy, Inland Citrus and Inland Hernando. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 1 PM to 7 PM EST Sunday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Monday morning through Monday evening. * WINDS...Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 28 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels can contribute to extreme fire behavior. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.

Fire Weather Watch issued February 21 at 12:23PM EST until February 23 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

Effective: Sat February 21, 2026, 12:23 PM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 7:00 PM

...CRITICALLY LOW HUMIDITY WITH GUSTY WINDS WILL RESULT IN ELEVATED FIRE DANGER... .The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a Fire Weather Warning for low humidity, breezy northerly winds, and moderate significant fire potential expected Sunday afternoon. The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM to 7 PM EST Sunday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch is in effect from Monday morning through Monday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Sumter, Coastal Levy, Inland Levy, Inland Citrus and Inland Hernando. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 1 PM to 7 PM EST Sunday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Monday morning through Monday evening. * WINDS...Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 28 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels can contribute to extreme fire behavior. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.

Fire Weather Watch issued February 21 at 12:23PM EST until February 23 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

Effective: Sat February 21, 2026, 12:23 PM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 7:00 PM

...CRITICALLY LOW HUMIDITY WITH GUSTY WINDS WILL RESULT IN ELEVATED FIRE DANGER... .The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a Fire Weather Warning for low humidity, breezy northerly winds, and moderate significant fire potential expected Sunday afternoon. The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Monday morning through Monday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Pinellas, Polk, Hardee, Highlands, DeSoto, Coastal Citrus, Coastal Hernando, Coastal Pasco, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, Coastal Sarasota, Coastal Charlotte, Coastal Lee, Inland Pasco, Inland Hillsborough, Inland Manatee, Inland Sarasota, Inland Charlotte and Inland Lee. * TIMING...From Monday morning through Monday evening. * WINDS...Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 21 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 22 at 11:35AM EST until February 23 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

Effective: Sun February 22, 2026, 11:35 AM
Expires: Tue February 24, 2026, 9:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 25 expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 possible. A hard freeze is also possible. * WHERE...Coastal Citrus, Coastal Hernando, Coastal Levy, Inland Citrus, Inland Hernando, Inland Levy, and Sumter Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 3 AM to 10 AM EST Monday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Monday night through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Freeze Watch issued February 22 at 11:35AM EST until February 24 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

Effective: Sun February 22, 2026, 11:35 AM
Expires: Tue February 24, 2026, 9:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 25 expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 possible. A hard freeze is also possible. * WHERE...Coastal Citrus, Coastal Hernando, Coastal Levy, Inland Citrus, Inland Hernando, Inland Levy, and Sumter Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 3 AM to 10 AM EST Monday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Monday night through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.