Water Temperature of the Chattahoochee River in Fort Gaines, GA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Saturday, January 24, 2026, 11:00 AM EST
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Local Points of Interest
Walter F Georger Reservoir; Walter F George Lock and Dam; Shorterville, ALStation Name: CHATTAHOOCHEE R .36 MI DS WFG DAM NR FT GAINES, GA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 154 feet
Nearest Address:
Taylor Road
Fort Gaines, GA 39851
Clay County
GPS Coordinates: 31.62138889, -85.06
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Weather for Fort Gaines, Georgia
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sat
H: 61°F
L: 49°F

Sun
H: 70°F
L: 46°F

Mon
H: 44°F
L: 32°F

Tue
H: 46°F
L: 25°F

Wed
H: 45°F
L: 30°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 67 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 6:08 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 31 mins
Moon Transit: 5:27 PM
Moonset: 12:06 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 34.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM4:57 PM - 7:27 PM
Minor Periods
10:24 AM - 11:54 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Wind Advisory issued January 24 at 11:52AM EST until January 25 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL
Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 11:52 AM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 6:00 PM
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Alabama, the Big Bend and Panhandle of Florida, and southwest Georgia. * WHEN...From noon EST /11 AM CST/ to 6 PM EST /5 PM CST/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.
Extreme Cold Watch issued January 23 at 10:43PM CST until January 26 at 10:00AM CST by NWS Birmingham AL
Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 11:43 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 1:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 3 above possible. * WHERE...A portion of central Alabama. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of subfreezing temperatures could cause pipes to burst.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 24 at 10:48AM CST until January 26 at 10:00AM CST by NWS Birmingham AL
Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 11:48 AM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 1:15 AM
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds with gusts up to 30 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 12 expected. * WHERE...Barbour and Pike Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 3 PM CST Sunday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight Sunday Night to 10 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Trees could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of subfreezing temperatures could cause pipes to burst.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.
Wind Advisory issued January 24 at 10:48AM CST until January 25 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Birmingham AL
Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 11:48 AM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 1:15 AM
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds with gusts up to 30 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 12 expected. * WHERE...Barbour and Pike Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 3 PM CST Sunday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight Sunday Night to 10 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Trees could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of subfreezing temperatures could cause pipes to burst.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 24 at 12:28PM EST until January 26 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA
Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 12:28 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills from 15 above to 0 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Georgia. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Wind chills from 5 to 15 above across much of north and portions of Middle Georgia are expected with wind chills as cold as 0 in the north Georgia mountains. Avoid prolonged exposure if possible and have a safe heating source, particularly for those who may be experiencing power outages.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.08 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.21 μg/m3
Ozone: 59.68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 6:08 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 31 mins
Moon Transit: 5:27 PM
Moonset: 12:06 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 34.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM4:57 PM - 7:27 PM
Minor Periods
10:24 AM - 11:54 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.06 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.2 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 6:09 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 32 mins
Moon Transit: 6:16 PM
Moonset: 12:10 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 45.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:02 AM - 8:32 AM5:46 PM - 8:16 PM
Minor Periods
10:55 AM - 12:25 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.58 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.46 μg/m3
Ozone: 59.36 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 6:10 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 33 mins
Moon Transit: 7:09 PM
Moonset: 1:16 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 57.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:53 AM - 9:23 AM6:39 PM - 9:09 PM
Minor Periods
11:32 AM - 1:02 PM12:46 AM - 2:16 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.62 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.17 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.32 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 6:11 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 35 mins
Moon Transit: 8:08 PM
Moonset: 2:27 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 68.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:49 AM - 10:19 AM7:38 PM - 10:08 PM
Minor Periods
12:16 AM - 1:46 PM1:57 AM - 3:27 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.53 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.23 μg/m3
Ozone: 61.62 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 6:11 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 36 mins
Moon Transit: 9:10 PM
Moonset: 3:37 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 78.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:50 AM - 11:20 AM8:40 PM - 11:10 PM
Minor Periods
1:07 PM - 2:37 PM3:07 AM - 4:37 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
