Greenville, South Carolina – Steady rain will overspread the Upstate this afternoon, with up to 1.5 inches falling by late Sunday night and slick travel expected along I-85 and I-385 before the evening commute wraps up.
According to the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, widespread rain will redevelop across western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina as temperatures hold in the mid-40s to mid-50s. Rainfall totals between 0.5 and 1.5 inches are likely through early Monday, with the highest amounts generally south and east of Greenville.
Roadways including I-26, US-29 and US-123 may see pooling water during heavier bursts. Low-lying spots in downtown Greenville, Simpsonville and Mauldin are especially prone to poor drainage flooding when rainfall rates briefly intensify. While severe weather is not expected, steady rain could reduce visibility and slow traffic through Sunday evening.
Communities across Spartanburg, Anderson and Gaffney will see consistent rainfall through the late evening hours before showers taper off after midnight from west to east. Temperatures remain cool, limiting instability but keeping conditions damp and raw.
Drivers should allow extra travel time, increase following distance and avoid driving through water-covered roads after dark. The rainfall will be beneficial in replenishing soil moisture, but isolated nuisance flooding remains possible through 10 p.m. Sunday. Additional statements could be issued if heavier bands develop across the Upstate before rain exits early Monday.
