Station Name: RIFLE RIVER NEAR STERLING, MI
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 669 feet

Nearest Address:
401 Melita Rd
Sterling, MI 48659
Arenac County

GPS Coordinates: 44.0725203, -84.0199939

Nearby Water Temperatures

Heat Advisory issued July 13 at 11:22AM EDT until July 14 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Mon July 13, 2026, 11:22 AM
Expires: Mon July 13, 2026, 11:30 PM

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 100 expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 104 possible. * WHERE...Arenac and Gladwin Counties. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Tuesday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

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.

Extreme Heat Watch issued July 13 at 11:22AM EDT until July 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Mon July 13, 2026, 11:22 AM
Expires: Mon July 13, 2026, 11:30 PM

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 100 expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 104 possible. * WHERE...Arenac and Gladwin Counties. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Tuesday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

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.

Heat Advisory issued July 13 at 12:30PM EDT until July 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Mon July 13, 2026, 12:30 PM
Expires: Tue July 14, 2026, 12:30 AM

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 104. * WHERE...Arenac and Gladwin Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

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.