Station Name: CATAWBA R NR PLEASANT GARDENS, NC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,263 feet

Nearest Address:
2070 Old Greenlee Rd
Marion, NC 28752
McDowell County

GPS Coordinates: 35.6858333, -82.0602778

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 16 at 1:56AM EDT until March 17 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 1:56 AM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected above 3500 feet. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches. Higher amounts in the elevations above 5000 feet. A dusting to possibly an inch in some lower elevation locations. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...The North Carolina mountain counties along the Tennessee border above 3500 feet. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 3 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The snow will create snow covered roads and produce scattered power outages. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening commute. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Wind Advisory issued March 16 at 1:18AM EDT until March 17 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 1:18 AM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected above 3500 feet. * WHERE...Buncombe, Haywood, Madison, Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Southern Jackson, Swain, Transylvania, and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 5 AM EDT Tuesday. * 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 16 at 1:18AM EDT until March 17 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 1:18 AM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Avery County. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 5 AM EDT Tuesday. * 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 15 at 2:17PM EDT until March 16 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 2:17 PM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 3:30 AM

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 75 mph at times across some of the higher elevations and foothills. * WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Johnson, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, Southeast Monroe, and Unicoi Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The Sunday night period will be the most favorable time frame for the greatest coverage of strongest gusts. Favorable mountain wave locations such as Cove Mountain could see locally higher wind gusts up to 80 mph.

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.

High Wind Warning issued March 16 at 1:25AM EDT until March 16 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 1:25 AM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 75 mph at times across some of the higher elevations and foothills. * WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Johnson, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, Southeast Monroe, and Unicoi Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT this morning. * 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.