Spartanburg, SC – South Carolina drivers along I-85 should brace for delays Thursday evening as strong thunderstorms roll into Spartanburg around 5 p.m.
According to the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, showers will develop late Thursday afternoon, becoming more widespread by nightfall. A Marginal Risk of excessive rainfall may lead to isolated flash flooding, especially where storms repeatedly impact the same areas. Evening commuters are urged to avoid flooded roads and check live traffic updates before traveling.
Showers may linger into early Friday morning, followed by additional storms Friday evening. Winds may pick up slightly during these periods, but severe weather is not expected beyond heavy rainfall. Patchy fog could reduce visibility during overnight hours.
Looking ahead, the first weekend of June brings some relief. Saturday is expected to be sunny with a high near 80°F, offering a brief summer reprieve. Sunday and Monday remain mostly clear with highs in the low 80s before more unsettled weather returns late Monday night into Tuesday.
🗓️ 5-Day Extended Summer Weather Preview:
- Thursday: Showers after 5 p.m. High near 79°F. Rain chances increase into night.
- Friday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, especially after 8 p.m. High near 79°F.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and dry. High around 80°F.
- Sunday: Clear skies continue. High near 83°F.
- Monday: Mostly sunny with increasing clouds at night. Rain possible Monday night into Tuesday.
