Water Temperature of the Pawcatuck River in Westerly, RI
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Measurement Time: Monday, August 24, 2020, 11:30 PM EDT
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Station Name: PAWCATUCK RIVER AT WESTERLY, RI
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 16 feet / 5 meters
Nearest Address:
48 Canal St
Westerly, RI 02891
Washington County
GPS Coordinates: 41.38371065, -71.8331247
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Weather for Westerly, Rhode Island
Current Weather

Humidity: 97%
Feels Like: 49.5°F
Wind: SW 16.1 mph
Wind Gusts: 22.8 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 1 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Sat
H: 63°F
L: 51°F

Sun
H: 64°F
L: 55°F

Mon
H: 59°F
L: 53°F

Tue
H: 59°F
L: 55°F

Wed
H: 58°F
L: 57°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.81 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.3 μg/m3
Ozone: 66 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:43 AM
Sunset: 7:55 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 22 mins
Moon Transit: 11:32 PM
Moonset: 4:18 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 97.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:10 PM - 3:40 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
5:47 PM - 7:17 PM3:48 AM - 5:18 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Flood Watch issued May 9 at 2:59PM EDT until May 10 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Effective: Fri May 9, 2025, 2:59 PM
Expires: Sat May 10, 2025, 4:00 AM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, including the following areas, Hartford CT, Tolland CT and Windham CT and Massachusetts, including the following areas, Eastern Franklin MA, Eastern Hampden MA, Eastern Hampshire MA, Northern Middlesex MA, Northern Worcester MA, Southern Worcester MA, Western Franklin MA, Western Hampden MA and Western Hampshire MA. * WHEN...Through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - With 3-5 inches of rain estimated to have fallen on Thursday across central Worcester county, another 1.5-3 inches of rain on Friday may cause small creeks and streams to flood. Minor street and nuisance flooding is possible, but flash flooding is unlikely. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Flood Watch issued May 9 at 2:59PM EDT until May 10 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Effective: Fri May 9, 2025, 2:59 PM
Expires: Sat May 10, 2025, 4:00 AM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, including the following areas, Hartford CT, Tolland CT and Windham CT and Massachusetts, including the following areas, Eastern Franklin MA, Eastern Hampden MA, Eastern Hampshire MA, Northern Middlesex MA, Northern Worcester MA, Southern Worcester MA, Western Franklin MA, Western Hampden MA and Western Hampshire MA. * WHEN...Through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - With 3-5 inches of rain estimated to have fallen on Thursday across central Worcester county, another 1.5-3 inches of rain on Friday may cause small creeks and streams to flood. Minor street and nuisance flooding is possible, but flash flooding is unlikely. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Flood Watch issued May 9 at 2:59PM EDT until May 10 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Effective: Fri May 9, 2025, 2:59 PM
Expires: Sat May 10, 2025, 4:00 AM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, including the following areas, Hartford CT, Tolland CT and Windham CT and Massachusetts, including the following areas, Eastern Franklin MA, Eastern Hampden MA, Eastern Hampshire MA, Northern Middlesex MA, Northern Worcester MA, Southern Worcester MA, Western Franklin MA, Western Hampden MA and Western Hampshire MA. * WHEN...Through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - With 3-5 inches of rain estimated to have fallen on Thursday across central Worcester county, another 1.5-3 inches of rain on Friday may cause small creeks and streams to flood. Minor street and nuisance flooding is possible, but flash flooding is unlikely. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Flood Watch issued May 9 at 2:59PM EDT until May 10 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Effective: Fri May 9, 2025, 2:59 PM
Expires: Sat May 10, 2025, 4:00 AM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, including the following areas, Hartford CT, Tolland CT and Windham CT and Massachusetts, including the following areas, Eastern Franklin MA, Eastern Hampden MA, Eastern Hampshire MA, Northern Middlesex MA, Northern Worcester MA, Southern Worcester MA, Western Franklin MA, Western Hampden MA and Western Hampshire MA. * WHEN...Through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - With 3-5 inches of rain estimated to have fallen on Thursday across central Worcester county, another 1.5-3 inches of rain on Friday may cause small creeks and streams to flood. Minor street and nuisance flooding is possible, but flash flooding is unlikely. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Flood Watch issued May 9 at 2:59PM EDT until May 10 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Effective: Fri May 9, 2025, 2:59 PM
Expires: Sat May 10, 2025, 4:00 AM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, including the following areas, Hartford CT, Tolland CT and Windham CT and Massachusetts, including the following areas, Eastern Franklin MA, Eastern Hampden MA, Eastern Hampshire MA, Northern Middlesex MA, Northern Worcester MA, Southern Worcester MA, Western Franklin MA, Western Hampden MA and Western Hampshire MA. * WHEN...Through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - With 3-5 inches of rain estimated to have fallen on Thursday across central Worcester county, another 1.5-3 inches of rain on Friday may cause small creeks and streams to flood. Minor street and nuisance flooding is possible, but flash flooding is unlikely. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 55.1°F
Average Humidity: 85%
Wind: 26.6 mph
UV Index: 1.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.84 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.22 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:43 AM
Sunset: 7:55 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 22 mins
Moon Transit: 11:32 PM
Moonset: 4:18 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 97.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:10 PM - 3:40 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
5:47 PM - 7:17 PM3:48 AM - 5:18 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 57.7°F
Average Humidity: 70%
Wind: 13.2 mph
UV Index: 2.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.78 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.44 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:43 AM
Sunset: 7:56 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 24 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 4:39 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:53 PM - 4:23 PM
Minor Periods
6:50 PM - 8:20 PM4:09 AM - 5:39 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 55.6°F
Average Humidity: 69%
Wind: 12.8 mph
UV Index: 2.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.53 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.74 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:43 AM
Sunset: 7:57 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 26 mins
Moon Transit: 12:15 AM
Moonset: 5:04 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM2:38 PM - 5:08 PM
Minor Periods
7:54 PM - 9:24 PM4:34 AM - 6:04 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 57.2°F
Average Humidity: 88%
Wind: 12.1 mph
UV Index: 1.9
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.6 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 107.85 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:43 AM
Sunset: 7:58 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 28 mins
Moon Transit: 1:01 AM
Moonset: 5:34 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 97.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:31 AM - 3:01 AM3:26 PM - 5:56 PM
Minor Periods
8:57 PM - 10:27 PM5:04 AM - 6:34 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 57.8°F
Average Humidity: 95%
Wind: 19 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:43 AM
Sunset: 7:59 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 30 mins
Moon Transit: 1:51 AM
Moonset: 6:12 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 92.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:21 AM - 3:51 AM4:17 PM - 6:47 PM
Minor Periods
9:58 PM - 11:28 PM5:42 AM - 7:12 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5