Water Temperature of Lake Strom Thurmond in McCormick, SC
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Saturday, January 31, 2026, 4:45 AM EST
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Local Points of Interest
Dorn Fishing Facility; Chamberlain Ferry Picnic Area; Savannah River; Little River; Sumter National Forest; Plum Branch, SC; Lincolnton, GAStation Name: THURMOND LAKE NEAR PLUM BRANCH, SC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 358 feet
Nearest Address:
Dorn Facility Rd
McCormick, SC 29835
McCormick County
GPS Coordinates: 33.84166667, -82.345
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Weather for McCormick, South Carolina
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sat
H: 31°F
L: 20°F

Sun
H: 42°F
L: 15°F

Mon
H: 43°F
L: 26°F

Tue
H: 53°F
L: 29°F

Wed
H: 57°F
L: 38°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 7.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 73 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:42 AM
Sunset: 5:59 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 33 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 6:40 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 97.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:12 AM - 2:42 PM
Minor Periods
4:13 PM - 5:43 PM6:10 AM - 7:40 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Winter Storm Warning issued January 30 at 12:17PM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Columbia SC
Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 12:17 PM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 7:15 AM
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and south central South Carolina. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 30 at 11:44AM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Columbia SC
Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 11:44 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 1:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. * WHEN...From 7 PM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 31 at 1:29AM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Columbia SC
Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 1:29 AM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 1:30 AM
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches expected. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 31 at 1:32AM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Columbia SC
Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 1:32 AM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 1:45 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 1 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 30 at 11:50AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA
Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 11:50 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills ranging from as cold as 15 degrees below in the north Georgia mountains to the single digits above zero in central Georgia. * WHERE...All of north and central Georgia. * WHEN...From 7 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 30 at 10:18AM EST until February 1 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA
Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 10:18 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 7:15 AM
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Georgia. * WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Gusty winds could result in areas of blowing snow and poor visibility. Plan on very difficult to impossible travel conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will range from 10 to 15 above zero on Saturday and from the single digits below zero to the single digits above zero on Saturday night.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 31 at 4:27AM EST until February 1 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA
Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 4:27 AM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 1:00 AM
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and east-central Georgia. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Gusty winds could result in areas of blowing snow and poor visibility. Plan on very difficult to impossible travel conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will range from 10 to 15 above zero today and from the single digits below zero to the single digits above zero early tonight.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 31 at 3:34AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA
Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 3:34 AM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 1:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills ranging from as cold as 15 degrees below in the north Georgia mountains to the single digits above zero in central Georgia. * WHERE...All of north and central Georgia. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 30 at 11:51PM EST until February 1 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 11:51 PM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 8:00 AM
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Northeast Georgia, the foothills and Piedmont of North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce isolated power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected to rapidly stick to roads and other surfaces due to temperatures in the 20s. Very gusty winds on Saturday could result in areas of blowing snow, causing very poor visibility.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Slow down and use caution while traveling. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 30 at 9:53PM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 9:53 PM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero expected. * WHERE...Northeast Georgia, the foothills and western Piedmont of North Carolina, and the Upstate of South Carolina. * WHEN...From 7 PM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Pets and livestock will be endangered by extreme cold if left unprotected for extended periods.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 31 at 2:06AM EST until February 1 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 2:06 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 1:00 PM
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Northeast Georgia, the foothills and Piedmont of North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce isolated power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected to rapidly stick to roads and other surfaces due to temperatures in the 20s. Very gusty winds today could result in areas of blowing snow, causing very poor visibility.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Slow down and use caution while traveling. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 31 at 2:00AM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 2:00 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 1:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero expected. * WHERE...Northeast Georgia, the foothills and western Piedmont of North Carolina, and the Upstate of South Carolina. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Pets and livestock will be endangered by extreme cold if left unprotected for extended periods.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.66 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 63.36 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:42 AM
Sunset: 5:59 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 33 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 6:40 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 97.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:12 AM - 2:42 PM
Minor Periods
4:13 PM - 5:43 PM6:10 AM - 7:40 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.37 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.07 μg/m3
Ozone: 77.8 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:42 AM
Sunset: 6:00 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 35 mins
Moon Transit: 12:07 AM
Moonset: 7:23 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:09 PM - 3:39 PM
Minor Periods
5:25 PM - 6:55 PM6:53 AM - 8:23 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.62 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.92 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:43 AM
Sunset: 6:01 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 36 mins
Moon Transit: 1:02 AM
Moonset: 8:00 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:32 AM - 3:02 AM2:01 PM - 4:31 PM
Minor Periods
6:34 PM - 8:04 PM7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.39 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.13 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:43 AM
Sunset: 6:02 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 38 mins
Moon Transit: 1:52 AM
Moonset: 8:31 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 96.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:22 AM - 3:52 AM2:49 PM - 5:19 PM
Minor Periods
7:40 PM - 9:10 PM8:01 AM - 9:31 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.37 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.96 μg/m3
Ozone: 82.54 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:43 AM
Sunset: 6:03 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 40 mins
Moon Transit: 2:38 AM
Moonset: 8:58 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 90.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:08 AM - 4:38 AM3:33 PM - 6:03 PM
Minor Periods
8:41 PM - 10:11 PM8:28 AM - 9:58 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
