Station Name: CATAWBA RIVER AT GREAT FALLS, SC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 358 feet

Nearest Address:
Tom G Mangum Bridge
Great Falls, SC 29720
Lancaster County

GPS Coordinates: 34.59805556, -80.8905556

Nearby Water Temperatures

Lake Wind Advisory issued December 31 at 12:27AM EST until January 1 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Columbia SC

Effective: Wed December 31, 2025, 5:27 AM
Expires: Wed December 31, 2025, 6:45 PM

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.

Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft.

Special Weather Statement issued December 31 at 1:29AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Wed December 31, 2025, 6:29 AM
Expires: Wed December 31, 2025, 10:00 PM

Relative humidity in the 20 to 25% range are expected across the western Carolinas and northeast Georgia this afternoon. Breezy conditions are expected this afternoon as well with gusts between 15 to 25 mph. The combination of low humidity, breezy conditions, and dry vegetation will enhance the fire danger across the area. 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 December 31 at 2:28AM EST by NWS Raleigh NC

Effective: Wed December 31, 2025, 7:28 AM
Expires: Wed December 31, 2025, 10:00 PM

The combination of low relative humidity values near 25 to 35 percent, very dry fuels, and wind gusts of up to 20 to 25 mph will produce increased fire danger across all of central North Carolina today. Outdoor burning is discouraged. Please consult your local burn permitting authorities as to whether burning is allowed. If you must burn, use extreme caution, as fires can spread rapidly under these conditions.