Spartanburg, South Carolina – Hot pavement and humid skies won’t last long Sunday in Spartanburg as summer storms threaten to drench the region by mid-afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, thunderstorms are expected to develop after 3 p.m. Sunday, June 29, bringing brief downpours and lightning. A 30% chance of storms could affect local travel on I-85 and I-26, especially near evening hours. Though rainfall amounts are expected to remain low, isolated storms may still disrupt outdoor plans.
Sunday night, storm chances persist until midnight before skies begin to clear. Temperatures will stay mild, with lows near 71°F. Winds remain calm, but drivers should remain cautious of slick roads and brief visibility reductions in active cells.
Looking ahead, Monday brings more heat with highs again near 90°F and slight thunderstorm chances by late afternoon. A stronger wave of storms is likely Tuesday, with rain and lightning risks climbing to 60% by 4 p.m. That system could be the most impactful of the week before calmer, hotter weather arrives just in time for the holiday.
Extended 6-Day Forecast for Spartanburg, SC:
- Sunday (Jun 29): High 92°F – Thunderstorms likely after 3 p.m.
- Monday: High 90°F – Mostly sunny; 30% chance of storms after 3 p.m.
- Tuesday: High 90°F – Thunderstorms likely by afternoon (60%)
- Wednesday: High 88°F – Partly sunny, scattered afternoon storms (40%)
- Thursday: High 92°F – Sunny and dry for Independence Day
- Friday (July 4th): High 93°F – Hot, with continued dry conditions
