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

Wind Advisory issued March 13 at 2:08AM EDT until March 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 2:08 AM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 10:15 AM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Central and Eastern Allegany County. In West Virginia, Eastern Grant, Eastern Mineral, Eastern Pendleton, Hampshire, and Hardy Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT 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 March 13 at 2:08AM EDT until March 14 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 2:08 AM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 10:15 AM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett, Extreme Western Allegany, and Western Garrett Counties. In West Virginia, Western Mineral County. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 2 AM EDT Saturday. * 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.

High Wind Warning issued March 13 at 2:08AM EDT until March 14 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 2:08 AM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 10:15 AM

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 2 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.

Wind Advisory issued March 13 at 12:41AM EDT until March 14 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 12:41 AM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 1:30 PM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to midnight EDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

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.

High Wind Warning issued March 13 at 12:41AM EDT until March 14 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 12:41 AM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 1:30 PM

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Tucker County. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 6 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

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.