Water Temperature of Lake Strom Thurmond in McCormick, SC
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 12:45 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

Tue
H: 45°F
L: 20°F

Wed
H: 48°F
L: 29°F

Thu
H: 44°F
L: 31°F

Fri
H: 48°F
L: 28°F

Sat
H: 28°F
L: 18°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 77 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:42 AM
Sunset: 5:55 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 26 mins
Moon Transit: 7:56 PM
Moonset: 2:21 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 68.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM7:26 PM - 9:56 PM
Minor Periods
11:58 AM - 1:28 PM1:51 AM - 3:21 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 26 at 5:08PM EST until January 27 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Columbia SC
Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 5:08 PM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 9 above expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 27 at 1:11AM EST until January 27 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Columbia SC
Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 1:11 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 above. * WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 26 at 2:35PM EST until January 27 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA
Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 2:35 PM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 9:00 AM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills from 5 below to 5 above across much of north Georgia and 5 to 15 degrees across central Georgia. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, northwest, southeast, and west central Georgia. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Very cold wind chills from 5 below to 5 above zero in north Georgia and 5 to 15 above in central Georgia are expected. Avoid prolonged exposure if possible and have a safe heating source, particularly for those who may still be experiencing power outages.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
Special Weather Statement issued January 26 at 7:14PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 7:14 PM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 4:00 AM
Lingering moisture and runoff from this weekend's wintry precipitation will create patchy black ice on area roads tonight and Tuesday morning as temperatures remain well below freezing. Be prepared for slick spots, especially on bridges and overpasses and any untreated roadways. Use extra caution when walking on sidewalks, driveways, and in parking lots. Temperatures will likely remain below freezing thru late Tuesday morning.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 26 at 6:09PM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 6:09 PM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 2:15 AM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills in the lower single digits expected. * WHERE...The foothills and Piedmont of northeast Georgia, western North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina. * WHEN...Until noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 27 at 1:04AM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 1:04 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 9:15 AM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills in the lower single digits expected. * WHERE...The foothills and Piedmont of northeast Georgia, western North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina. * WHEN...Until noon EST today. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 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: 3.99 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.39 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:42 AM
Sunset: 5:55 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 26 mins
Moon Transit: 7:56 PM
Moonset: 2:21 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 68.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM7:26 PM - 9:56 PM
Minor Periods
11:58 AM - 1:28 PM1:51 AM - 3:21 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.69 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.28 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:42 AM
Sunset: 5:56 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 28 mins
Moon Transit: 9:00 PM
Moonset: 3:33 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 78.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:01 AM - 11:31 AM8:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Minor Periods
12:49 AM - 2:19 PM3:03 AM - 4:33 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.8 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.8 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:42 AM
Sunset: 5:57 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 30 mins
Moon Transit: 10:04 PM
Moonset: 4:43 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 86.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:05 AM - 12:35 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
1:50 PM - 3:20 PM4:13 AM - 5:43 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.08 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.81 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:42 AM
Sunset: 5:58 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 31 mins
Moon Transit: 11:07 PM
Moonset: 5:46 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 93.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:10 AM - 1:40 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
2:59 PM - 4:29 PM5:16 AM - 6:46 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.94 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 7.73 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.08 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
