* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107 expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina.
* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
Heat Advisory
Until 2026-08-16T13:15:00-04:00
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National Weather Service
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107 expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina.
* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
LITTLE RIVER NEAR PRINCETON, NC
Realtime Data
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Report
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Conditions
18
Discharge (cfs)
0.6
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 18 cfs, and a gauge height of 0.62 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 56 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is fed by various streams and springs, and its watershed includes several small tributaries. There are no significant dams on the river. During the summer months, the river experiences reduced flows due to decreased precipitation and increased evaporation. Interestingly, a portion of the Little River near the Johnston-Wayne County line is home to a rare species of freshwater mussel, the Tar River Spinymussel. Overall, the Little River is a valuable water resource for the local community and supports various aquatic species.