Station Name: RICHELIEU R (LAKE CHAMPLAIN) AT ROUSES POINT NY
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 92 feet

Nearest Address:
74 Montgomery St
Rouses Point, NY 12979
Clinton County

GPS Coordinates: 44.99627778, -73.3598056

Nearby Water Temperatures

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 2:30AM EDT until July 3 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

Effective: Thu July 2, 2026, 2:30 AM
Expires: Thu July 2, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 106 expected. * WHERE...In New York, Eastern Clinton and Eastern Essex Counties. In Vermont, Western Addison, Grand Isle, Western Chittenden, Western Franklin, Eastern Windsor, and Western Rutland Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest heat index values will occur between 1 PM and 5 PM daily through Friday.

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. 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.

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 1:36PM EDT until July 3 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

Effective: Thu July 2, 2026, 1:36 PM
Expires: Fri July 3, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105. * WHERE...The Champlain Valley of New York and Vermont, as well as eastern Windsor County in Vermont. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest heat index values will occur between 1 PM and 5 PM daily through Friday.

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. 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.

squall watch in effect

Effective: Thu July 2, 2026, 9:43 AM
Expires: Fri July 3, 2026, 1:43 AM

Today and this evening, conditions are favourable for the development of strong thunderstorms that can generate frequent lightning, hail and squalls accompanied by gusts of 50 knots or more. ### Large hail can damage vessels and cause injury. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. For more information monitor Canadian Coast Guard radio or Weatheradio stations.

Mariners are advised to prepare for potential squalls. Vulnerable vessels are most at risk and should seek safe harbour if underway. Consider delaying or postponing travel in areas under the Squall Watch.