South Carolina wakes up wrapped in fog and damp air, with headlights glowing through gray streets and visibility dropping fast. Conditions won’t stay quiet for long, and today’s warm start sets the stage for a stormy turn across the Upstate.
According to the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, showers and thunderstorms move through the region today, with isolated storms capable of producing damaging wind gusts. A brief, weak tornado cannot be ruled out, especially during stronger cells this afternoon and evening.
Spartanburg and nearby communities start the day mild, climbing toward 70 degrees before storms arrive. Patchy fog lingers early, reducing visibility along I-85, I-26, and secondary roads. Drivers should slow down and allow extra braking distance during the morning commute.
As storms develop, gusty winds may down small tree limbs or cause isolated power outages. Outdoor items should be secured, and travel plans may need adjusting through the afternoon. Conditions improve later tonight as storms exit and skies gradually clear.
The bigger change follows behind the rain. Cooler, drier air sweeps in late tonight, dropping temperatures into the low 40s. By Sunday morning, the air feels crisp, and highs struggle to reach 50 under bright sunshine.
Sunday night turns sharply colder, with lows dipping into the mid-20s. While no snow is expected locally, wet ground from today’s rain could refreeze overnight, creating slick patches on bridges and shaded roads early Monday.
Monday stays sunny but cool, with highs near the upper 40s. Temperatures rebound gradually through midweek, though nights remain chilly. Across the broader region, severe weather targets the Southeast today while wintry conditions spread across the Great Lakes and New England.
By late January, Spartanburg gains roughly 40 extra minutes of daylight, a welcome sign as winter patterns stay active.
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Five-Day Weather Outlook: Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Saturday: Showers and storms, patchy fog early. High near 70.
- Sunday: Sunny and cooler. High near 50.
- Monday: Sunny, crisp air. High near 49.
- Tuesday: Sunny and milder. High near 55.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, seasonable. High near 54.
