Station Name: CHRISTINA RIVER AT NEWPORT, DE
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: -13 feet

Nearest Address:
S James St
Newport, DE 19804
New Castle County

GPS Coordinates: 39.71063889, -75.6087222

Nearby Water Temperatures

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 1 at 3:15AM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Wed July 1, 2026, 3:15 AM
Expires: Wed July 1, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values between 100 and 110 degrees expected each day. * WHERE...Portions of northern Delaware, central and southern New Jersey, and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very warm low temperatures in the mid 70s to low 80s at night will not offer any relief from the heat. This combined with multiple days of near record breaking temperatures will exacerbate the impacts from the heat and humidity. The hottest conditions are expected to occur Thursday through Friday.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. 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. 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. If you do not have air conditioning in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 or visit your county or state health department website for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the heat.

Small Craft Advisory issued July 1 at 1:33AM EDT until July 1 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Wed July 1, 2026, 1:33 AM
Expires: Wed July 1, 2026, 9:45 AM

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT early this morning. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 11 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

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

Small Craft Advisory issued July 1 at 1:33AM EDT until July 1 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Wed July 1, 2026, 1:33 AM
Expires: Wed July 1, 2026, 9:45 AM

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT early this morning. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 11 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

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