Station Name: NORTH BRANCH POTOMAC RIVER AT BARNUM, WV
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,181 feet

Nearest Address:
Barnum Rd
Barnum, WV 26726
Mineral County

GPS Coordinates: 39.4451111, -79.1108056

Nearby Water Temperatures

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 5:01PM EST until January 20 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Mon January 19, 2026, 5:01 PM
Expires: Tue January 20, 2026, 1:15 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 18 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, western Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 7:46PM EST until January 20 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Mon January 19, 2026, 7:46 PM
Expires: Tue January 20, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 18 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, western Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 19 at 5:01PM EST until January 20 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Mon January 19, 2026, 5:01 PM
Expires: Tue January 20, 2026, 1:15 AM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills of 20 to 30 below zero. * WHERE...Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 8 PM EST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest wind chills will be at elevations above 3500 feet between midnight tonight and 9 AM Tuesday.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Wind Advisory issued January 19 at 5:01PM EST until January 19 at 8:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Mon January 19, 2026, 5:01 PM
Expires: Tue January 20, 2026, 1:15 AM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills of 20 to 30 below zero. * WHERE...Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 8 PM EST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest wind chills will be at elevations above 3500 feet between midnight tonight and 9 AM Tuesday.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 19 at 7:46PM EST until January 20 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Mon January 19, 2026, 7:46 PM
Expires: Tue January 20, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills of 20 to 30 below zero. * WHERE...Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest wind chills will be at elevations above 3500 feet between midnight tonight and 9 AM Tuesday.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 6:20PM EST until January 20 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Mon January 19, 2026, 6:20 PM
Expires: Tue January 20, 2026, 4:15 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. * WHEN...Until noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 or visit 211oh.org, pa211.org, wv211.org for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 11:47PM EST until January 20 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Mon January 19, 2026, 11:47 PM
Expires: Tue January 20, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. * WHEN...Until noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 or visit 211oh.org, pa211.org, wv211.org for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.

Wind Advisory issued January 19 at 6:20PM EST until January 20 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Mon January 19, 2026, 6:20 PM
Expires: Tue January 20, 2026, 4:15 AM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero expected. * WHERE...Eastern Tucker County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until midnight EST tonight. For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Please report downed trees, power lines or large branches by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using X @NWSPittsburgh. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 or visit 211oh.org, pa211.org, or wv211.org for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 19 at 6:20PM EST until January 20 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Mon January 19, 2026, 6:20 PM
Expires: Tue January 20, 2026, 4:15 AM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero expected. * WHERE...Eastern Tucker County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until midnight EST tonight. For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Please report downed trees, power lines or large branches by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using X @NWSPittsburgh. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 or visit 211oh.org, pa211.org, or wv211.org for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 19 at 11:47PM EST until January 20 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Mon January 19, 2026, 11:47 PM
Expires: Tue January 20, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero. * WHERE...Eastern Tucker County. * WHEN...Until noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 or visit 211oh.org, pa211.org, wv211.org for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 1:10PM EST until January 20 at 1:00PM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Mon January 19, 2026, 1:10 PM
Expires: Tue January 20, 2026, 5:15 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 20 below zero expected. * WHERE...Cambria, Clearfield, and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. The latest forecast information can be found on the NWS State College Facebook page and X @NWSStateCollege, or on the web at weather.gov/ctp.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 10:25PM EST until January 20 at 1:00PM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Mon January 19, 2026, 10:25 PM
Expires: Tue January 20, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 20 below zero expected. * WHERE...Cambria, Clearfield, and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. The latest forecast information can be found on the NWS State College Facebook page and X @NWSStateCollege, or on the web at weather.gov/ctp.