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

Special Weather Statement issued April 27 at 2:38AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Mon April 27, 2026, 2:38 AM
Expires: Mon April 27, 2026, 8:00 PM

Strengthening southeast winds and dry conditions will lead to near critical fire weather conditions today. Winds of 10 to 20 mph with frequent gusts up to 25 to 35 mph will be seen over much of northern MI this afternoon. Minimum relative humidity values of 25 to 35 percent are expected over interior locations of northeast lower. These conditions could lead to rapid spread of fires. Check burning restrictions and fire danger before burning. For more information on burning restrictions for Michigan, see www.dnr.state.mi.us/burnpermits/.

Special Weather Statement issued April 27 at 2:34AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Mon April 27, 2026, 2:34 AM
Expires: Mon April 27, 2026, 8:00 PM

Strengthening southeast winds and dry conditions will lead to near critical fire weather conditions today. Winds of 10 to 20 mph with frequent gusts up to 25 to 35 mph will be seen over much of northern MI Monday afternoon. Minimum relative humidity values of 25 to 35 percent are expected over interior locations of northeast lower. These conditions could lead to rapid spread of fires. Check burning restrictions and fire danger before burning. For more information on burning restrictions for Michigan, see www.dnr.state.mi.us/burnpermits/.

Special Weather Statement issued April 27 at 1:48PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Mon April 27, 2026, 1:48 PM
Expires: Mon April 27, 2026, 4:00 PM

While breezy southeast winds will be common through tonight, locally stronger wind gusts are possible late this afternoon through early evening behind a decaying line of showers and thunderstorms approaching from the southwest. Winds may gust as high as 45 to 55 mph, with the most likely time frame for these stronger gusts being between 4-8 PM.

Wind Advisory issued April 27 at 1:44PM EDT until April 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Mon April 27, 2026, 1:44 PM
Expires: Mon April 27, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Michigan. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * 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.