Station Name: PAWCATUCK RIVER AT WESTERLY, RI
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 16 feet

Nearest Address:
48 Canal St
Westerly, RI 02891
Washington County

GPS Coordinates: 41.38371065, -71.8331247

Nearby Water Temperatures

Extreme Cold Watch issued February 5 at 1:03PM EST until February 8 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Upton NY

Effective: Thu February 5, 2026, 1:03 PM
Expires: Fri February 6, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills of 20 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey, and southeast New York. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through early Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Extreme Cold Watch issued February 5 at 12:13PM EST until February 8 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Thu February 5, 2026, 12:13 PM
Expires: Fri February 6, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 to 25 below zero possible. * WHERE...All of Northern Connecticut. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 to 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.