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

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,181 feet / 360 meters

Nearest Address:
Barnum Rd
Barnum, WV 26726
Mineral County

GPS Coordinates: 39.4451111, -79.1108056

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued November 16 at 12:09AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Sun November 16, 2025, 12:09 AM
Expires: Sun November 16, 2025, 6:00 PM

The combination of 10-hour fuel moistures around 8 to 10 percent, minimum relative humidities around 30 to 35 percent, and northwesterly wind gusts around 40 to 50 mph will lead to an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires today. Temperatures will reach the middle 50s around midday before dropping. Poor RH recoveries are expected tonight, especially over the higher elevations. Residents and visitors are urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers. Additionally, exercise caution if operating any equipment that could create sparks and keep vehicles off of dry grass. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly. Lastly, remember to obey local burn bans. For more information about wildfire danger, burn restrictions, and wildfire prevention and education, please visit your state forestry or environmental protection website. For West Virginia, visit www.wvforestry.com For Maryland, visit dnr.maryland.gov

Red Flag Warning issued November 16 at 12:05AM EST until November 16 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Sun November 16, 2025, 12:05 AM
Expires: Sun November 16, 2025, 1:15 PM

The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington DC has issued a Red Flag Warning for the threat of rapid fire spread, which is in effect from 8 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * TIMING...From 8 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening. * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as around 25 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * FUEL MOISTURE...10-hour fuel moisture around 7 or 8 percent.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Red Flag Warning issued November 16 at 5:55AM EST until November 16 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Sun November 16, 2025, 5:55 AM
Expires: Sun November 16, 2025, 6:00 PM

* TIMING...Until 6 PM EST this evening. * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph across northern and central Maryland, eastern West Virginia, and northern and northwestern Virginia. Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph across southern Maryland and the central Virginia piedmont. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values of 15 to 30 percent, lowest across the north-central Virginia piedmont. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * FUEL MOISTURE...10-hour fuel moisture around 7 or 8 percent.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Wind Advisory issued November 16 at 5:53AM EST until November 16 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Sun November 16, 2025, 5:53 AM
Expires: Sun November 16, 2025, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, northwest and western Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.

Wind Advisory issued November 16 at 8:13AM EST until November 16 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Sun November 16, 2025, 8:13 AM
Expires: Sun November 16, 2025, 4:15 PM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, northwest and western Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.

Red Flag Warning issued November 16 at 12:05AM EST until November 16 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Sun November 16, 2025, 12:05 AM
Expires: Sun November 16, 2025, 1:15 PM

The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington DC has issued a Red Flag Warning for the threat of rapid fire spread, which is in effect from 8 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * TIMING...From 8 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening. * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph across northern Maryland, eastern West Virginia, and northwestern Virginia. Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph across the Washington DC metro, southern Maryland, and the central Virginia piedmont. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as around 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * FUEL MOISTURE...10-hour fuel moisture around 7 or 8 percent.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Wind Advisory issued November 16 at 5:53AM EST until November 17 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Sun November 16, 2025, 5:53 AM
Expires: Sun November 16, 2025, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.

Wind Advisory issued November 16 at 8:13AM EST until November 17 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Sun November 16, 2025, 8:13 AM
Expires: Sun November 16, 2025, 4:15 PM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.

Wind Advisory issued November 16 at 5:53AM EST until November 16 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Sun November 16, 2025, 5:53 AM
Expires: Sun November 16, 2025, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of north-central, northeast, and northern Maryland, northern, northwest, and western Virginia, and the eastern panhandle of West Virginia. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.

Wind Advisory issued November 16 at 8:13AM EST until November 16 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Sun November 16, 2025, 8:13 AM
Expires: Sun November 16, 2025, 4:15 PM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northern Maryland, northern, northwest, and western Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.

Wind Advisory issued November 16 at 1:49AM EST until November 17 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Sun November 16, 2025, 1:49 AM
Expires: Sun November 16, 2025, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Tucker County. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Secure outdoor objects.

Wind Advisory issued November 16 at 11:30AM EST until November 17 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Sun November 16, 2025, 11:30 AM
Expires: Sun November 16, 2025, 4:45 PM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Tucker County. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Secure outdoor objects.

Wind Advisory issued November 16 at 5:55AM EST until November 17 at 12:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Sun November 16, 2025, 5:55 AM
Expires: Sun November 16, 2025, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Bedford, Blair, Cambria, and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. The latest forecast information can be found on the NWS State College Facebook page and Twitter @NWSStateCollege, or on the web at weather.gov/ctp.

Wind Advisory issued November 16 at 12:52PM EST until November 17 at 12:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Sun November 16, 2025, 12:52 PM
Expires: Mon November 17, 2025, 12:00 AM

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Bedford, Blair, Cambria, and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. The latest forecast information can be found on the NWS State College Facebook page and Twitter @NWSStateCollege, or on the web at weather.gov/ctp.