Spartanburg, South Carolina – A surge of heat and thunderstorms will collide Tuesday afternoon in Spartanburg, bringing a high near 87°F and an 80% chance of storms. Residents should brace for downpours and lightning from 3 p.m. onward, especially along I-85, where afternoon travel delays are likely.
According to the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, a round of showers and thunderstorms is expected after 3 p.m. Tuesday, continuing into the evening. Some storms could become strong, with gusty winds and locally heavy rainfall. The chance of rain lingers through midnight, tapering off as skies gradually clear.
City services and commuters should monitor changing weather conditions. West winds around 5 mph could become calm by evening, but scattered storm cells may still impact neighborhoods west of downtown Spartanburg. Patchy fog may follow overnight into early Wednesday.
By Wednesday, drier air returns, but not for long. Thunderstorms may redevelop after 11 a.m., although coverage will be more isolated. Highs climb to 88°F Wednesday and 91°F Thursday under sunnier skies.
Fourth of July Weekend Outlook:
Independence Day (Friday) looks mostly clear with highs near 92°F — perfect for outdoor plans. Friday and Saturday continue sunny and hot, with temperatures reaching the lower 90s. Nights remain mild, dipping to around 70°F. No rain is expected through Sunday.
🌤️ Extended Spartanburg 6-Day Forecast:
- Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms after 3 p.m. High 87°F.
- Tuesday Night: 80% chance of storms, ending by midnight. Low 70°F.
- Wednesday: Scattered storms after 11 a.m. High 88°F.
- Thursday: Sunny and hot. High 91°F.
- Friday (July 4): Mostly sunny. High 92°F.
- Saturday: Sunny. High 93°F.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny. High near 92°F.
