Greenville, SC – Record high temperatures were set Friday across parts of the Carolinas, including Greenville-Spartanburg.
According to the National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg office, multiple long-standing temperature records were broken on Friday, March 6, as unusually warm air moved across the region.
At Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP), the high temperature reached 83°F, surpassing the previous March 6 record of 79°F set in 1974. Weather records at GSP date back to 1884, making the new mark notable for early March conditions.
Nearby cities also reported record highs.
In Charlotte, North Carolina, temperatures climbed to 82°F, breaking the previous record of 80°F set in 2022, according to the National Weather Service.
Further west, Asheville, North Carolina, reached 81°F, exceeding the previous March 6 record of 78°F set in 1908. Asheville’s official weather records date back to 1869.
Meteorologists said the warmth was driven by a strong ridge of high pressure across the southeastern United States, allowing temperatures to climb well above seasonal norms. Early March highs in the region typically average in the upper 50s to low 60s, meaning Friday’s temperatures were roughly 20 degrees above average.
The National Weather Service advised residents to stay hydrated and take precautions during the unusually warm evening conditions, even though no heat advisories were issued.
Warm spikes like this can occur during late winter or early spring when strong southerly winds push warmer air into the Carolinas.
The agency noted that temperatures are expected to gradually moderate in the coming days as weather patterns shift.
For students, service workers, and commuters, the sudden warmth may feel more like late spring than early March during evening travel and outdoor activities.
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