Active Weather Alerts
Special Weather Statement
Issued: 5:29 PM Jan. 11, 2026 – National Weather Service
...INCREASED FIRE DANGER THROUGH 7 PM TODAY... Dry fuels from lack of rainfall, low relative humidity values, and gusts up to 30-35 mph are resulting in increased fire danger this afternoon, likely continuing through the early evening for portions of central South Carolina and east central Georgia. RH values are expected to fall to 25-30% with these west-northwest gusts to 30-35 mph. As a reminder, the South Carolina Forestry Commission also has a Red Flag Fire Alert out for 33 South Carolina counties today, strongly encouraging citizens to postpone any burning this afternoon and into this evening. Outdoor burning is discouraged. Consult your local burn permitting authority on whether you may burn today. Use caution in any activities that could spark a fire.
Lake Wind Advisory
Issued: 2:08 PM Jan. 11, 2026 – National Weather Service
...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft. &&
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