Station Name: CATAWBA R AT RR BRIDGE AB NC 73 AT COWANS FORD, NC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 643 feet

Nearest Address:
8899 State Rd 73
Stanley, NC 28164
Lincoln County

GPS Coordinates: 35.4277333, -80.9573417

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued March 28 at 10:04PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Sun March 29, 2026, 2:04 AM
Expires: Sun March 29, 2026, 12:00 PM

While moisture is expected to begin slowly recovering tomorrow, another very dry afternoon is expected with relative humidity between 20 and 30 percent forecast across much of the area. Although winds will be mostly light...between 5 and 10 mph, the dry air combined with very dry vegetation will result in a continuation of elevated fire danger. Statewide burn bans are in effect for both North Carolina and South Carolina until further notice. Open burning of any kind is subject to fines until the bans are lifted.

Special Weather Statement issued March 29 at 4:05AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Sun March 29, 2026, 8:05 AM
Expires: Mon March 30, 2026, 12:00 AM

While moisture is expected to begin slowly recovering today, another very dry afternoon is expected with relative humidity values between 15 and 25 percent forecast across much of the area. Although winds will be mostly light, between 5 and 10 mph, the dry air combined with very dry vegetation will result in a continuation of elevated fire danger. Statewide burn bans are in effect for both North Carolina and South Carolina until further notice. Open burning of any kind is subject to fines until the bans are lifted.

Special Weather Statement issued March 29 at 3:29AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

Effective: Sun March 29, 2026, 7:29 AM
Expires: Mon March 30, 2026, 12:00 AM

Minimum relative humidity values this afternoon will range from between 15 and 25 percent over the Piedmont and northern Sandhills to between 25 and 35 percent over the southern Sandhills and Coastal Plain. The low relative humidity values combined with very dry fuels will lead to an increased risk of wildfires throughout central North Carolina. Residents and visitors are urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers. Additionally, exercise caution if operating any equipment that could create sparks, and keep vehicles off of dry leaves and grass. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly. Please be reminded that a statewide burn ban issued by the NC Forest Service is currently in place. Open burning of any kind is illegal.