Station Name: FRENCH BROAD RIVER AT HAYWOOD RD AT ASHEVILLE, NC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,995 feet

Nearest Address:
98 Desota St
Asheville, NC 28806
Buncombe County

GPS Coordinates: 35.585, -82.5686111

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued April 22 at 1:47PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Wed April 22, 2026, 1:47 PM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 8:00 PM

Relative humidity is forecast to fall into the 20 to 25 percent range across much of western North Carolina this afternoon. Winds are expected to be somewhat elevated in the afternoon, with gusts between 15 and 20 mph. The low humidity combined with gusty winds and very dry vegetation will result in an elevated threat for the rapid spread of wildfires across the area. A statewide burn ban has been issued by the North Carolina Forest Service. Outdoor burning is prohibited.

Special Weather Statement issued April 22 at 10:17AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Wed April 22, 2026, 10:17 AM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 7:00 PM

Relative humidity is forecast to fall into the 20s across the forecast area this afternoon. Breezy winds will also accompany the low afternoon relative humidity. Gusts up to 15 mph are expected for central and southern Tennessee Valley and southwest North Carolina. Gusts will range between 15 and 25 mph for northeast Tennessee into southwest Virginia. The combination of low relative humidity and breezy winds will lead to an elevated fire risk. Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether you can burn today.