Water Temperature of the Little River in Townsend, TN
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Measurement Time: Saturday, November 8, 2025, 9:30 PM EST
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Station Name: LITTLE RIVER ABOVE TOWNSEND, TN
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,273 feet / 388 meters
Nearest Address:
SR-73
Townsend, TN 37882
Blount County
GPS Coordinates: 35.66453328, -83.7112821
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Weather for Townsend, Tennessee
Current Weather

Humidity: 96%
Feels Like: 50°F
Wind: SSE 3.4 mph
Wind Gusts: 5.7 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 50%
Visibility: 1 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Sun
H: 61°F
L: 32°F

Mon
H: 24°F
L: 19°F

Tue
H: 38°F
L: 21°F

Wed
H: 52°F
L: 34°F

Thu
H: 52°F
L: 44°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 85 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:18 AM
Sunset: 5:32 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 27 mins
Moon Transit: 4:08 AM
Moonset: 11:53 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 78.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:38 AM - 6:08 AM5:02 PM - 7:32 PM
Minor Periods
9:01 PM - 10:31 PM11:23 AM - 12:53 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Winter Storm Watch issued November 8 at 3:12PM EST until November 10 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Morristown TN
Effective: Sat November 8, 2025, 3:12 PM
Expires: Sun November 9, 2025, 4:00 AM
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 to 4 inches possible above 3000 feet. Locally higher totals between 4 to 7 inches are possible at the highest peaks 5000 feet or greater. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, and Sevier Smoky Mountains Counties. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Winter Storm Warning issued November 9 at 1:01AM EST until November 11 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN
Effective: Sun November 9, 2025, 1:01 AM
Expires: Sun November 9, 2025, 12:00 PM
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches, except locally as high as 10 to 12 inches for areas near Mount LeConte and possibly Newfound Gap as well. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, and Sevier Smoky Mountains Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Winter Storm Warning issued November 9 at 1:20AM EST until November 11 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Effective: Sun November 9, 2025, 1:20 AM
Expires: Sun November 9, 2025, 9:30 AM
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 3500 feet. Total snow accumulations up to 8 inches in the Smokies. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Swain County. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will lead to blowing snow, reduced visibility, and possible power outages. The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Slow down and use caution while traveling. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Winter Weather Advisory issued November 9 at 1:20AM EST until November 11 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Effective: Sun November 9, 2025, 1:20 AM
Expires: Sun November 9, 2025, 9:30 AM
* WHAT...Snow expected above 3500 feet. Total snow accumulations up to 4 inches, with higher amounts possible above 5000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Graham, Haywood, Madison, Mitchell, and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will create snow covered roads and produce scattered power outages. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Winter Weather Advisory issued November 9 at 1:01AM EST until November 11 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN
Effective: Sun November 9, 2025, 1:01 AM
Expires: Sun November 9, 2025, 12:00 PM
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. However, some local totals up to 5 inches could occur near Sams Gap, in the higher terrain along the I-26 corridor through the Tennessee mountains. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 46.5°F
Average Humidity: 87%
Wind: 9.8 mph
UV Index: 0.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.48 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.89 μg/m3
Ozone: 66 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:18 AM
Sunset: 5:32 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 27 mins
Moon Transit: 4:08 AM
Moonset: 11:53 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 78.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:38 AM - 6:08 AM5:02 PM - 7:32 PM
Minor Periods
9:01 PM - 10:31 PM11:23 AM - 12:53 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 23.8°F
Average Humidity: 79%
Wind: 14.3 mph
UV Index: 0.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.02 μg/m3
Ozone: 61.8 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:18 AM
Sunset: 5:31 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 25 mins
Moon Transit: 5:09 AM
Moonset: 12:40 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 68.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:39 AM - 7:09 AM5:59 PM - 8:29 PM
Minor Periods
10:12 PM - 11:42 PM12:10 AM - 1:40 PM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 28.3°F
Average Humidity: 52%
Wind: 7.4 mph
UV Index: 0.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.59 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 65.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:18 AM
Sunset: 5:30 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 23 mins
Moon Transit: 6:04 AM
Moonset: 1:16 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 57.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:34 AM - 8:04 AM6:51 PM - 9:21 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:46 AM - 2:16 PM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 44°F
Average Humidity: 70%
Wind: 10.1 mph
UV Index: 0.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.67 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:19 AM
Sunset: 5:29 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 22 mins
Moon Transit: 6:53 AM
Moonset: 1:47 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 45.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:23 AM - 8:53 AM7:38 PM - 10:08 PM
Minor Periods
1:17 PM - 2:47 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 46.7°F
Average Humidity: 81%
Wind: 5.8 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:19 AM
Sunset: 5:29 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 20 mins
Moon Transit: 7:38 AM
Moonset: 2:13 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 34.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:08 AM - 9:38 AM8:21 PM - 10:51 PM
Minor Periods
1:43 PM - 3:13 PM12:24 AM - 1:54 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
