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

Heat Advisory issued July 2 at 3:14AM EDT until July 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Thu July 2, 2026, 3:14 AM
Expires: Thu July 2, 2026, 11:15 AM

* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 104 expected. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 104 expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Extreme Western Allegany County. In Virginia, Augusta, Eastern Highland, and Rockingham Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Pendleton and Western Mineral Counties. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

Heat Advisory issued July 2 at 3:14AM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Thu July 2, 2026, 3:14 AM
Expires: Thu July 2, 2026, 11:15 AM

* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 104 expected. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 104 expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Extreme Western Allegany County. In Virginia, Augusta, Eastern Highland, and Rockingham Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Pendleton and Western Mineral Counties. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.