Spartanburg, South Carolina – Severe thunderstorms could develop over Spartanburg by early Sunday afternoon, bringing gusty winds and lightning just as weekend traffic builds. Travelers along I-85 should use caution as conditions could worsen quickly between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
According to the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, an organized cluster of storms may push through the Upstate Sunday, with the strongest cells expected across Spartanburg County and areas south of I-85. Winds could gust up to 21 mph, and heavy downpours may briefly reduce visibility. Storm chances peak between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., with rain tapering into the evening.
Sunday’s high will reach 86°F under partly sunny skies, with a 40% chance of storms in the afternoon. Winds will shift from the west-southwest and could intensify near storm cells. Rainfall totals are expected to stay under a tenth of an inch, except in heavier storms.
By Monday, a brief break in activity returns, but isolated thunderstorms may pop back up after 3 p.m. Expect highs near 88°F under mostly sunny skies. Evening storms are possible again Tuesday and Thursday.
Residents are urged to secure outdoor items, avoid unnecessary travel during peak storm hours, and check weather alerts before heading out.
☀️ Five-Day Forecast for Spartanburg, SC:
- Saturday (June 7): High 91°F, slight chance of storms before 5 p.m., breezy.
- Sunday (June 8): High 86°F, 40% chance of storms 1–5 p.m., gusts to 21 mph.
- Monday (June 9): High 88°F, isolated storms after 3 p.m.
- Tuesday (June 10): High 87°F, 30% chance of afternoon storms.
- Wednesday (June 11): High 86°F, partly sunny, drier conditions expected.
