Greenville, South Carolina – Storms could disrupt Upstate South Carolina Friday afternoon as a cold front pushes through, bringing gusty winds and soaking rain to areas along I-85 and eastward.
According to the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, scattered thunderstorms will begin Friday afternoon, with some storms capable of producing damaging wind gusts up to 20 mph. Rain chances peak at 80% by evening, with isolated downpours possible through Friday night.
By Saturday morning, skies clear fast. Expect a dry weekend with highs in the upper 70s and low 80s across Greenville, Spartanburg, and surrounding counties. Winds shift northwest Saturday with a noticeable drop in humidity, setting up ideal conditions for outdoor plans.
If you’re headed out on I-85 or around Spartanburg Friday, give yourself extra time. Wet roads and strong gusts could slow traffic by mid-afternoon. Patchy fog may also return Friday morning, especially in lower valleys and near wooded areas.
Looking ahead, the first week of June will feel more like full-blown summer. Sunday brings sunshine with highs near 81°F, and by Monday and Tuesday, temperatures climb into the mid-80s under mostly sunny skies. No major weather alerts are expected after Friday, but keep an eye out for pop-up showers Sunday and Monday afternoons.
5-Day Outlook for Greenville-Spartanburg:
- Friday: Thunderstorms likely, then showers. High near 79°F. Gusts to 20 mph.
- Saturday: Sunny. High 80°F. Low 57°F.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, 30% chance of showers late. High 81°F.
- Monday: Sunny. High 84°F.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and warmer. High near 86°F.
