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 22 at 2:28PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Sun March 22, 2026, 6:28 PM
Expires: Mon March 23, 2026, 9:30 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 tomorrow. Relative humidity will fall below 30 percent for much of the afternoon and wind gusts may reach 25 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 22 at 2:15PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

Effective: Sun March 22, 2026, 6:15 PM
Expires: Mon March 23, 2026, 9:15 AM

The combination of dry fine fuels, relative humidities around 25 to 30 percent, northerly wind gusts around 20 to 25 mph, and warm temperatures will lead to an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires on Monday across the Piedmont and Sandhills of 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 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.