Spartanburg drivers could face ponding water and slower commutes as scattered thunderstorms bring heavy downpours across Upstate South Carolina this weekend. The National Weather Service warns that localized flooding may develop through Monday as moisture lingers and unsettled conditions persist. Those traveling along I-85 and I-26 should prepare for reduced visibility, slick roads, and patchy fog during peak travel times.
According to the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, rain chances remain near 40% through Saturday, climbing higher this evening as thunderstorms develop. The greatest threat will be nuisance flooding in low-lying or poorly drained areas, especially near downtown Spartanburg and surrounding rural roadways. While severe weather is not expected, any slow-moving storm could drop a quick half-inch of rain.
Looking ahead, Sunday brings a brief break with partly sunny skies before more showers return Monday. Winds will shift out of the northeast at 5 to 10 mph, adding to damp fall-like conditions. By Tuesday, the storm track may shift, keeping a steady risk of showers in the forecast before a drier, cooler pattern emerges by midweek.
Potential impacts from a developing tropical system in the Atlantic could bring heavier rainfall by midweek, though confidence remains low. Residents should continue monitoring updates as October begins on Wednesday, when clearer skies and fall-like temperatures are expected to return.
Five Day Forecast for Spartanburg, SC:
- Saturday: Showers and storms, high 78, low 63.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 80, low 65.
- Monday: Chance of showers, high 74, low 64.
- Tuesday: Showers likely, high 72, low 62.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, high 72, low 58.
