Station Name: LAKE MATTAMUSKEET W OF NC HWY 94 NR FAIRFIELD, NC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 3 feet

Nearest Address:
Lake Mattamuskeet
Fairfield, NC 27826
Hyde County

GPS Coordinates: 35.5058333, -76.25388889

Nearby Water Temperatures

Heat Advisory issued June 11 at 2:03PM EDT until June 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Thu June 11, 2026, 2:03 PM
Expires: Fri June 12, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected. * WHERE...Inland areas of Eastern North Carolina. * WHEN...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. 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.

Beach Hazards Statement issued June 11 at 8:10PM EDT until June 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Thu June 11, 2026, 8:10 PM
Expires: Fri June 12, 2026, 8:15 AM

* WHAT...Strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...The beaches from Cape Hatteras to Surf City. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Friday through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions.

Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas. In many cases, the longshore current is strong enough to prevent swimmers from being able to keep their feet on the bottom making it difficult to return to shore.

Heat Advisory issued June 11 at 2:23PM EDT until June 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Thu June 11, 2026, 2:23 PM
Expires: Thu June 11, 2026, 10:30 PM

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina and central, east central, south central, and southeast Virginia. * WHEN...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.