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

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,319 feet / 402 meters

Nearest Address:
Tapoco Rd
Tapoco, NC 28771
Graham County

GPS Coordinates: 35.4383333, -83.91888889

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued November 17 at 2:49PM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Mon November 17, 2025, 2:49 PM
Expires: Tue November 18, 2025, 6:00 PM

The combination of gusty winds and low afternoon relative humidities will lead to an elevated fire risk on Tuesday. Sustained south-southwest winds from 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph are expected during the afternoon hours. Relative humidities will range from the upper 20s to mid 30s. These conditions could allow for fires to become uncontrolled. Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether you can burn on Tuesday. Use extreme caution when burning as fires may get out of hand quickly in these conditions.

Special Weather Statement issued November 17 at 1:56AM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA

Effective: Mon November 17, 2025, 1:56 AM
Expires: Mon November 17, 2025, 7:00 PM

Relative Humidities of 25 percent or less can be expected for 4 or more hours this afternoon into the evening; and could fall as low as 15%. Winds will be northwest at 8 to 12 MPH. With dry fuels, high fire danger conditions can be expected. Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities whether you may burn outdoors. If you do burn outside, use extreme caution.