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 23 at 2:44AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Mon March 23, 2026, 6:44 AM
Expires: Tue March 24, 2026, 2:00 AM

Dry brush and leaf litter have become very dry in recent days due to breezy conditions and low relative humidity. These conditions are forecast again today. Relative humidity will fall below 30 percent for much of the afternoon and evening hours, and wind gusts may reach 25 to 30 mph at times. Given the dry vegetation, outdoor fires will be able to spread quickly once started, increasing the danger of wildfires. Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether you can burn today. If you do burn, use extreme caution since fires can quickly get out of hand under these conditions.

Special Weather Statement issued March 23 at 3:38AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

Effective: Mon March 23, 2026, 7:38 AM
Expires: Tue March 24, 2026, 2:00 AM

The combination of dry fuels, low relative humidity around 25 to 30 percent, and wind gusts up to 20 to 30 mph will lead to an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires today across the Piedmont and Sandhills of central North Carolina. People in this area 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 grass. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly. Lastly, remember to obey local burn bans. For more information about wildfire danger, burn restrictions, and wildfire prevention and education, please visit the North Carolina forestry or environmental protection website.