Station Name: RUSSELL LAKE ABOVE CALHOUN FALLS, SC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 486 feet

Nearest Address:
Ckp Shop Rd
Calhoun Falls, SC 29628
Abbeville County

GPS Coordinates: 34.1011111, -82.6180556

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued April 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 2:00 AM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 8:00 PM

Relative humidity values will fall below 25 percent this afternoon across northeast Georgia. Breezy winds with gusts up to 25 mph are also expected. Low relative humidity, breezy winds, very low fuel moisture, and ongoing drought will allow any fires that develop to spread quickly. Refer to your local burn permitting authority regarding whether you may burn outdoors.

Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 9:03PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 9:03 PM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 5:00 AM

Relative humidity values will fall below 20 percent Sunday afternoon across northeast Georgia. Breezy winds with gusts up to 25 mph can also be expected. Low relative humidity, breezy winds, very low fuel moisture, and ongoing drought will allow any fires that develop to spread quickly. Refer to your local burn permitting authority regarding whether you may burn outdoors.

Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 9:01PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 9:01 PM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 5:00 AM

Relative humidity values will fall below 20 percent Sunday afternoon across northeast Georgia. Breezy winds with gusts up to 25 mph can also be expected. Low relative humidity, breezy winds, very low fuel moisture, and ongoing drought will allow any fires that develop to spread quickly. Refer to your local burn permitting authority regarding whether you may burn outdoors.

Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 8:41PM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 8:41 PM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 4:45 AM

Default overview section The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Red Flag Warning for low relative humidities and gusty winds for most of North and Central Georgia, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM EDT Sunday. Due to the ongoing drought and a lack of appreciable rainfall, critical fire weather conditions are met at relative humidity values of 30% or less. * Affected Area...Most of north and central Georgia. * Timing...Noon to 8PM Sunday. * Winds...Northwest at 10 to 18 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Gusts up to 40 mph are possible along the ridgelines and peaks in northeast Georgia. * Relative Humidity...In the low-to-mid 20 percent range. * Temperatures...Between 65 and 70 degrees along and north of Interstate 85, and between 70 to 80 degrees for areas further south. * Impacts...With elevated winds and low relative humidity, extremely dangerous fire weather conditions are possible. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged.

This warning includes the Chattahoochee and portions of the Oconee National Forests. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring...or will occur within 24 hours. Please refer to the local burn permitting authorities on whether you may burn outdoors. If you do burn outside...use extreme caution. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of the Red Flag Warning.