Spartanburg, South Carolina – Large hail and damaging winds could disrupt travel and evening plans in western North Carolina today, with Spartanburg residents advised to stay weather-aware through Friday night.
According to the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, a line of strong to severe thunderstorms will push through the North Carolina mountains Friday, particularly along and north of I-40. These storms may bring golf ball-sized hail, isolated tornadoes, and wind gusts strong enough to down trees and power lines. The risk for Spartanburg centers on late-afternoon to evening impacts, though exact timing is still uncertain.
By Saturday, conditions will improve dramatically. Mostly cloudy skies will give way to sunshine and a high near 88°F. Winds from the west-southwest could gust up to 25 mph, so loose outdoor items should be secured. Sunday follows with another sunny day and highs in the mid-80s — a warm, dry weekend overall for upstate South Carolina.
Looking ahead to next week, a chance of thunderstorms returns Monday afternoon into Monday night, with a 30% chance of showers and highs in the mid-80s. Tuesday stays warm and mostly dry, but another round of showers is possible late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
5-Day Spartanburg Spring Weather Outlook:
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy, then sunny; high 88°F
- Sunday: Partly sunny; high 85°F
- Monday: 30% chance of afternoon storms; high 85°F
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, high 86°F; storm chances late
- Wednesday: 50% chance of showers; high near 79°F
