* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 to 109 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland and east central Virginia.
* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and moderate to high humidity may cause
heat illnesses.
Heat Advisory
Until 2026-07-15T06:00:00-04:00
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National Weather Service
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 to 109 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland and east central Virginia.
* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and moderate to high humidity may cause
heat illnesses.
DRAGON SWAMP AT MASCOT, VA
Realtime Data
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Report
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Conditions
40
Discharge (cfs)
5.0
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 40 cfs, and a gauge height of 4.95 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 37 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
It is located near the Dragon Swamp tributary, which is a small stream that flows into the James River. The flow of the Dragon Swamp varies seasonally, with higher flows during the wetter months of the year. There are no significant dams in this area. Interestingly, the Dragon Swamp is named after the dragon-like shape of the wetlands that make up the swamp, which can be seen on satellite imagery. Despite its name, there are no actual dragons residing in the swamp. The hydrology of the Dragon Swamp is an important aspect of the local ecosystem and provides habitat for various species of wildlife.