Station Name: WACCAMAW R NR HAGLEY LAND. NR PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: -10 feet

Nearest Address:
1780–1898 Heritage Dr
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
Georgetown County

GPS Coordinates: 33.44461245, -79.1739341

Nearby Water Temperatures

Red Flag Warning issued March 28 at 2:43AM EDT until March 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Sat March 28, 2026, 2:43 AM
Expires: Sat March 28, 2026, 8:00 PM

* AFFECTED AREA...In South Carolina, Marlboro, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Marion, Williamsburg, Coastal Horry, Inland Georgetown, Coastal Georgetown, Central Horry and Northern Horry. * TIMING...From 8 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. * WINDS...North 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as around 20 to 25 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds and low relative humidity will create explosive fire growth potential.

Special Weather Statement issued March 28 at 8:22PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Sat March 28, 2026, 8:22 PM
Expires: Sun March 29, 2026, 3:00 AM

The combination of dry fuels from the ongoing drought and low relative humidity will continue to produce an increased fire danger across northeast SC and southeast NC Sunday. Despite winds only expected to gust up to 15-17 mph, the strong winds seen on Saturday have already evaporated the moisture was that was on the ground. Burn bans are now in effect across both of the Carolinas until further notice. Relative humidity values are expected to drop near 35% Sunday afternoon, particularly inland.

Residents and visitors are urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers. Additionally, exercise caution if operating any equipment that could create sparks and keep vehicles off of dry grass. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly. Please be reminded that a statewide burn ban has been issued by both the SC Forestry Commission and the NC Forest Service. These bans are in effect until further notice. Open burning of any kind is illegal.