Spartanburg, South Carolina – South Carolina’s summer heat takes a dangerous turn Saturday as Spartanburg braces for a blistering high of 98°F and a heat index pushing 104°F.
According to the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, calm winds and full sun will drive temperatures sharply upward by late morning Saturday, July 26th. The dangerous heat is expected to persist through Tuesday, with Monday and Wednesday both topping 100°F.
The heat’s impact will be most severe in urban zones like Spartanburg and surrounding areas along I-85 and Highway 29, where asphalt and concrete can intensify conditions. Health officials advise limiting outdoor activity between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., drinking water frequently, and checking on elderly neighbors and pets. Heat exhaustion symptoms—like dizziness, rapid pulse, and nausea—should be taken seriously.
Saturday’s dry, sunny pattern offers no rain relief. Nighttime lows around 76°F will offer only slight cooling. Sunday remains nearly identical, with a high of 99°F under clear skies.
Relief may arrive late next week. The first chance of scattered showers returns Thursday, along with a slight drop in temperatures.
5-Day Forecast for Spartanburg, SC:
- Saturday, July 26: Sunny and hot. High 98°F. Heat index near 104°F. Light southwest wind.
- Sunday, July 27: Sunny, high near 99°F. Northwest breeze around 6 mph.
- Monday, July 28: Mostly sunny. High 100°F. Lows in the mid-70s.
- Tuesday, July 29: Sunny, high 100°F. Night low 76°F.
- Wednesday, July 30: Mostly sunny, high near 100°F.
- Thursday, July 31: 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 97°F.
Stay tuned for additional Weather Alerts as heat advisories may be issued through early next week.
