Station Name: LAKE MATTAMUSKEET E 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: 35.50638889, -76.18388889

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued July 6 at 3:58PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Mon July 6, 2026, 3:58 PM
Expires: Mon July 6, 2026, 4:30 PM

At 358 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Ponzer, or 20 miles southeast of Plymouth, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Ponzer and Leechville.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

Special Weather Statement issued July 6 at 3:45PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Mon July 6, 2026, 3:45 PM
Expires: Mon July 6, 2026, 4:45 PM

At 344 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Roanoke Island Festival Park to 6 miles north of Alligator Lake. Movement was east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Killkenny, Manns Harbor, Nags Head, Gum Neck, Kilkenny, Manteo, East Lake, Whalebone, Buffalo City, Frying Pan Landing, Jockeys Ridge State Park, Roanoke Island Festival Park, Nags Head Fishing Pier, Wanchese, Bodie Island Lighthouse, and Outer Banks Fishing Pier.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

Small Craft Advisory issued July 6 at 2:21AM EDT until July 7 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Mon July 6, 2026, 2:21 AM
Expires: Mon July 6, 2026, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and rough waters expected. * WHERE...Pamlico Sound. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.