Station Name: YOUGHIOGHENY RIVER AT FRIENDSVILLE, MD
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,519 feet

Nearest Address:
Confluence and Oakland Railroad
Friendsville, MD 21531
Garrett County

GPS Coordinates: 39.6536111, -79.4083056

Nearby Water Temperatures

Wind Advisory issued March 13 at 1:09PM EDT until March 14 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 1:09 PM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 9:15 PM

* 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...Until 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 8:15PM EDT until March 14 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 8:15 PM
Expires: Sat March 14, 2026, 2:00 AM

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett, Extreme Western Allegany, and Western Garrett Counties. In West Virginia, Western Mineral County. * WHEN...Until 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 12:24PM EDT until March 14 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 12:24 PM
Expires: Sat March 14, 2026, 12:00 AM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 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.

Special Weather Statement issued March 13 at 1:08PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 1:08 PM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 8:00 PM

The risk for wildfire spread is elevated today for West Virginia. Minimum relative humidity values are forecast to drop to around 30%, and wind gusts forecast to reach as high as 50 mph. Open burning of any type may be dangerous. Take precaution with heat and sparks while operating any equipment in wildland areas. West Virginia regulations make it illegal to burn from 7AM to 5PM during the months of March, April, and May.

Wind Advisory issued March 13 at 4:05PM EDT until March 14 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 4:05 PM
Expires: Sat March 14, 2026, 12:00 AM

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, southwest Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 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.