South Carolina Summer Weather Alert: Thunderstorms and 90s Heat Expected by Saturday Afternoon in Spartanburg

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Spartanburg, S.C. – A burst of heat and a renewed chance for thunderstorms will shape the weekend in Spartanburg, with impacts likely by early afternoon Saturday. Residents planning outdoor events or travel along I-85 should stay alert as skies could turn stormy after 2 p.m.

According to the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, temperatures will climb to a high near 88°F on Saturday, July 5, with scattered showers and storms expected mainly after 2 p.m. East winds around 7 mph could shift during storms, and lightning or heavy rain may accompany stronger cells. Rain chances linger into Saturday night, though most showers should taper off after midnight.

By Sunday, a second round of thunderstorms is possible, especially before 11 p.m. Conditions will stay humid with highs again in the upper 80s. Rain totals should remain light, but isolated downpours could create temporary flooding in low-lying areas.

Monday brings a slight reprieve with mostly sunny skies and a high near 94°F, though afternoon storms could pop up after 5 p.m. The heat intensifies into Tuesday, reaching 96°F under mostly sunny skies — marking one of the hottest days of the summer so far.


⚠️ Five-Day Forecast: July 5–10 for Spartanburg, SC

  • Saturday: High 88°F – Scattered t-storms after 2 p.m., partly sunny
  • Sunday: High 88°F – Thunderstorms likely before 11 p.m., some showers after
  • Monday: High 94°F – Isolated p.m. storms, otherwise mostly sunny
  • Tuesday: High 96°F – Hot and dry, sunny skies dominate
  • Wednesday: High 95°F – 30% chance of showers/storms after 2 p.m.