Station Name: CHEOAH RIVER NR BEARPEN GAP NR TAPOCO, NC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,319 feet

Nearest Address:
Tapoco Rd
Tapoco, NC 28771
Graham County

GPS Coordinates: 35.4383333, -83.91888889

Nearby Water Temperatures

Red Flag Warning issued March 28 at 2:11AM EDT until March 28 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Sat March 28, 2026, 2:11 AM
Expires: Sat March 28, 2026, 12:00 PM

...RED FLAG WARNING FOR GUSTY WINDS, DRY FUELS, AND LOW HUMIDITY TODAY... * AFFECTED AREA...Cherokee, York, Rabun, Anderson, Abbeville, Laurens, Union, Chester, Habersham, Stephens, Greenwood, Franklin, Hart, Elbert, Avery, Alexander, Iredell, Davie, Madison, Yancey, Mitchell, Swain, Haywood, Buncombe, Catawba, Rowan, Graham, Northern Jackson, Macon, Southern Jackson, Transylvania, Henderson, Cleveland, Lincoln, Gaston, Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Union, Oconee Mountains, Pickens Mountains, Greenville Mountains, Greater Oconee, Greater Pickens, Central Greenville, Southern Greenville, Northern Spartanburg, Southern Spartanburg, North Carolina Portion of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Caldwell Mountains, Greater Caldwell, Burke Mountains, Greater Burke, McDowell Mountains, Eastern McDowell, Rutherford Mountains, Greater Rutherford, Polk Mountains and Eastern Polk. * TIMING...From 8 AM this morning to 11 PM EDT this evening. * WINDS...Northeast 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Special Weather Statement issued March 27 at 1:53PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Fri March 27, 2026, 1:53 PM
Expires: Sat March 28, 2026, 11:00 AM

Fire weather concerns will be increased on Saturday due to a very dry airmass and breezy north winds behind a cold front. Relative humidity values are expected to drop into the teens and lower 20s across the whole region. Valley winds will gust up to 20 mph or more, with wind gusts up to 30 mph across the highest elevations of the east TN mountains. Sunday will be similarly dry but with slightly weaker winds and from out of the south. Residents and visitors are urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers. Additionally, exercise caution if operating any equipment that could create sparks and keep vehicles off of dry grass. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly. Lastly, remember to obey local burn bans.

Red Flag Warning issued March 27 at 1:54PM EDT until March 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

Effective: Fri March 27, 2026, 1:54 PM
Expires: Sat March 28, 2026, 8:00 PM

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Red Flag Warning for low relative humidity and gusty winds, which is in effect from 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday. * Affected Area... North and Central Georgia * Winds... Northwest at 10 to 15 MPH; gusting to 30 MPH * Relative Humidity... Less than 20%

This warning includes all Districts and Fire zones. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring...or will occur within 24 hours. Please refer to the local burn permitting authorities on whether you may burn outdoors. If you do burn outside...use extreme caution. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of the Red Flag Warning.