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

Special Weather Statement issued February 20 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Fri February 20, 2026, 12:00 AM
Expires: Fri February 20, 2026, 5:00 AM

Warm and moist air gliding over the cold waters has produced patchy to areas of dense sea fog. The fog will be the most prolific closest to the immediate coast and roadways that cross creeks and rivers. Visibility is less than one mile and could be less than a half miles at times. A dense fog advisory may been needed for the early morning commute. Drivers should exercise caution by leaving plenty of distance between vehicles ahead and utilize their low beam headlights and fog lights if equipped.

Dense Fog Advisory issued February 20 at 7:26AM EST until February 20 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Fri February 20, 2026, 7:26 AM
Expires: Fri February 20, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Beaufort, Mainland Dare, Mainland Hyde, and Tyrrell Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

If driving, slow down, use your low-beam headlights and fog lights if equipped, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

Special Weather Statement issued February 20 at 4:20AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Fri February 20, 2026, 4:20 AM
Expires: Fri February 20, 2026, 9:00 AM

Areas of fog early this morning will impact the morning commute. The fog will be densest closest to the immediate coast and other larger bodies of water. Visibility could be one mile or less at times. Drivers should exercise caution by leaving early, giving plenty of distance between vehicles ahead, and utilizing their low beam headlights, and fog lights if equipped.

Dense Fog Advisory issued February 20 at 4:33AM EST until February 20 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Fri February 20, 2026, 4:33 AM
Expires: Fri February 20, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina and central, east central, eastern, north central, south central, and southeast Virginia. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

Special Weather Statement issued February 20 at 2:29AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Fri February 20, 2026, 2:29 AM
Expires: Fri February 20, 2026, 10:00 AM

Cameras and observations indicate that patchy dense fog has developed across Central and Southeastern Virginia and Northeast North Carolina. Visibilities will average between one half and two miles, but could drop to less than a mile at times. The fog will persist through late this morning. Motorists should be alert for sudden changes in visibility due to the areas of fog. Drive at reduced speeds and use low beam headlights only.