The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 214, 216, 239, 240 and 241. * TIMING...From late Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts 30 to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...12 to 18%. * 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 Poultney River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Poultney 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Poultney River Below Fair Haven
USGS 04280000 |
145 cfs | 7.35 ft | 21.85 |
The Poultney River goes through Vermont and New York, and feeds into the south end of Lake Champlain.