Spartanburg, S.C. – Thunderstorms could interrupt Saturday afternoon plans in Upstate South Carolina, with drivers and football fans advised to stay alert. The chance of showers and lightning storms rises after 4 p.m. Saturday, raising concerns for outdoor events and travel on I-85 and surrounding roads.
According to the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, storms may bring brief downpours, lightning, and gusty winds. While rainfall totals should remain light, even a quick burst of heavy rain could reduce visibility and slick roads. Residents planning to attend Saturday football games or late-afternoon outdoor gatherings should monitor changing skies and have alternate shelter options ready.
Friday will stay mostly sunny with highs near 89, offering warm conditions for evening activities. By Saturday night, skies turn mostly cloudy but storms should taper off. Sunday brings relief with cooler air and highs around 80 under mostly sunny skies. Calm winds and dry conditions will extend into Monday and Tuesday, supporting more favorable travel and outdoor activities.
Drivers are urged to slow down during downpours, allow extra time, and avoid flooded low spots. Anyone outdoors should move indoors quickly if thunder is heard.
Storm chances fade after Saturday, leaving a stretch of comfortable weather ahead. Residents can expect mostly sunny skies through midweek with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. Additional advisories are unlikely after Sunday, but the National Weather Service will issue updates if Saturday’s storms intensify.
Five-Day Forecast for Spartanburg, SC
- Saturday: High near 89. Thunderstorms possible after 4 p.m. Low near 65.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny. High near 80. Low near 59.
- Monday: Sunny. High near 78. Low near 56.
- Tuesday: Sunny. High near 77. Low near 59.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny. High near 80. Low near 60.
