Greenville, SC – A critical Red Flag Warning remains in effect until 8 p.m. Saturday across much of Upstate South Carolina and western North Carolina, including the Charlotte metro. Fire danger remains high due to gusty winds and humidity levels as low as 15 percent. Officials urge residents to avoid outdoor burning through the evening.
According to the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, dry air and strong winds will continue through Saturday. Gusts up to 30 mph are expected across the region, especially along the I-85 corridor. The warning covers York, Cherokee, Anderson, Greenville, and surrounding counties.
Conditions shift by Sunday, with a return to calmer spring weather. Sunny skies and highs in the low 70s are forecast across Charlotte, Greenville, and Spartanburg. Winds will ease significantly by Sunday morning, offering a safer, warmer environment for outdoor activities.
Looking ahead, Monday brings increasing cloud cover and a 60% chance of showers, mainly before noon. Highs will remain in the low 70s. The rest of the workweek looks pleasant: Tuesday through Friday will see mostly sunny skies, with highs ranging from the upper 60s to low 70s and overnight lows in the mid-40s.
Key Safety Reminder: The fire risk remains critical until tonight. Avoid sparks, open flames, or outdoor grilling until conditions improve.
Stay weather-aware and prepare for a dry, breezy transition into a classic spring week across the Carolinas.
