* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243 and 245. * TIMING...From 11 AM to 6 PM MST Wednesday. * WINDS...West 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Chipuxet River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Chipuxet River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Chipuxet River At West Kingston
USGS 01117350 |
7 cfs | 4.74 ft | -2.91 |
The Chipuxet River is a river in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. It flows approximately 8.5 miles (13.7 km). There are two dams along the river's length.The river is used as the main drinking water supply for the University of Rhode Island. Due to heavy water demands on the river, it has been known to run dry at times.