The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248 and 249. * TIMING...For Friday, from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT. For Saturday, from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Saturday. * WINDS...On Friday, west winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 25 to 40 mph. On Saturday, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 35 to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...On Friday, 12 to 17 percent. On Saturday, 10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Second Broad River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Second Broad River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Second Broad River Nr Logan
USGS 02150495 |
60 cfs | 1.96 ft | 0 |
The Second Broad River is a tributary of the Broad River in western North Carolina in the United States. Via the Broad and Congaree rivers, it is part of the watershed of the Santee River, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean.The Second Broad River rises in south-central McDowell County about 5 miles (8 km) southwest of Marion, and flows generally southeastwardly through Rutherford County, passing to the east of the town of Forest City. It briefly enters Cleveland County before flowing into the Broad River from the north, about 10 miles (16 km) southeast of Forest City.