Greenville, South Carolina – Severe thunderstorms and damaging wind gusts could hit parts of South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia through Saturday night as a slow-moving cold front approaches the region from the west.
According to the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, unsettled weather will persist until the front clears the area Sunday. Scattered storms are expected today and tonight, with isolated severe cells possible—especially across the mountains and western Upstate. Forecasters warn of brief but strong wind gusts capable of downing trees or power lines, with the best chance for intense weather in western North Carolina and northeast Georgia.
Cities like Asheville, Anderson, and Spartanburg are likely to experience waves of rain, with periods of lightning and gusty winds. Travelers on I-85 and I-26 should be alert for rapidly changing conditions, particularly late Friday into Saturday. Above-average humidity and temperatures will linger across the region, creating muggy conditions ahead of the front’s arrival.
Residents should secure outdoor items, stay indoors during storms, and keep phones charged in case of outages. This system follows a stretch of warmer-than-normal weather across the Southeast.
More showers and storms are likely through Saturday night, with clearer conditions expected after the cold front moves through Sunday. Stay weather-aware—additional alerts may be issued.
