Greenville, South Carolina – A line of strong thunderstorms could rattle the southern Appalachians early Saturday, bringing damaging winds and the risk of large hail to parts of South Carolina and western North Carolina.
According to the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, storms are likely to develop in eastern Kentucky and Tennessee late Friday before pushing into the mountains and northern foothills of the Carolinas by early Saturday morning. The main threat will be strong wind gusts, though isolated hailstorms are also possible. The window for the most intense weather stretches from 2 a.m. to noon Saturday.
Cities like Asheville, Hendersonville, Spartanburg, and Boone sit within the risk zone. Travelers on I-26, I-40, and the Blue Ridge Parkway should stay alert for wet roads and sudden wind gusts. Residents are urged to secure outdoor items and charge electronic devices ahead of the storms.
While the morning may start off stormy, forecasters say calmer conditions could return by Saturday afternoon, with no additional alerts currently issued beyond midday. Stay tuned to local updates as conditions evolve.
