Station Name: CATAWBA RIVER BL LOOKOUT SHOALS DAM NR SHARON, NC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 787 feet

Nearest Address:
678 Island Ford Rd
Statesville, NC 28625
Iredell County

GPS Coordinates: 35.75719444, -81.08915

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 12:22PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 12:22 PM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 8:00 PM

Relative humidity values will fall into the 20 to 25 percent range this afternoon, with winds increasing to around 10 to 15 mph with some higher gusts. With vegetation remaining dry, the ongoing drought, and favorable meteorological conditions, fires will be able to catch and spread rapidly. A statewide burn ban remains in effect across North Carolina until further notice.

Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 8:11PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 8:11 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 7:00 AM

Relative humidity values will fall into the 20 to 30 percent range again Thursday afternoon, with winds increasing to around 10 to 15 mph with gusts of 15 to 25 mph. With vegetation remaining dry, the ongoing drought, and favorable meteorological conditions, fires will be able to catch and spread rapidly. A statewide burn ban issued by the North Carolina Forest Service is currently in place. Open burning of any kind is illegal.

Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 2:51AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 2:51 AM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 8:00 PM

Increased fire danger conditions exist today due to the combination of low relative humidity values in the 20 to 30 percent range, dry fuels, and gusty southwest winds. This will result in an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires through this evening. Residents and visitors are urged to exercise caution handling any potential ignition source, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. Be sure to properly discard all smoking materials. Any dry grasses and tree litter that ignite will have the potential to spread quickly. Virginia residents are reminded that open burning is prohibited before 4 PM EDT each day through April 30th. A statewide burn ban is also in effect for North Carolina.

Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 2:28PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 2:28 PM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 8:00 PM

The combination of low relative humidity values in the 20 to 30 percent range, dry fuels, and gusty southwest winds will continue to dry out fuels. This will result in an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires through this evening. Residents and visitors are urged to exercise caution handling any potential ignition source, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. Be sure to properly discard all smoking materials. Any dry grasses and tree litter that ignite will have the potential to spread quickly. Virginia residents are reminded that open burning is prohibited before 4 PM EDT each day through April 30th. A statewide burn ban is also in effect for North Carolina.