Station Name: CATAWBA R AT SR1223 BL LK JAMES NR BRIDGEWATER, NC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,096 feet

Nearest Address:
5593 Powerhouse Rd
Morgantown, NC 28655
Burke County

GPS Coordinates: 35.7403611, -81.8346667

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 1:44AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Thu June 18, 2026, 1:44 AM
Expires: Thu June 18, 2026, 1:45 PM

The combination of gusty southwest winds, hot temperatures, and extremely dry fuels will lead to an increased fire danger across the North Carolina Piedmont today. Dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly. People in this area are urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers. Exercise caution if operating any equipment that could create sparks, and keep vehicles off of dry leaves and grass.

Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 9:56AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Thu June 18, 2026, 9:56 AM
Expires: Thu June 18, 2026, 6:00 PM

The combination of gusty southwest winds, hot temperatures, and extremely dry fuels will lead to increased fire danger across the North Carolina Piedmont through early this evening. Dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly. People in this area are urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers. Exercise caution if operating any equipment that could create sparks, and keep vehicles off of dry leaves and grass.

Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 11:39AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Thu June 18, 2026, 11:39 AM
Expires: Thu June 18, 2026, 12:45 PM

At 1138 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from 8 miles southwest of Cleveland Va to 8 miles northeast of Elizabethton. Movement was northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Bristol Tn, Bristol Va, Elizabethton, Abingdon, Lebanon, Mountain City, Cleveland Va, Walnut Hill, Glade Spring, and Honaker.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.