South Carolina Weather Alert: Thunderstorms Expected in Spartanburg by 2 PM Sunday with I-85 Travel Disruptions Possible

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Spartanburg, SC – South Carolina residents should prepare for wet and potentially stormy weather beginning Sunday afternoon, with travel delays possible along I-85.

According to the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, thunderstorms are expected to develop after 2 p.m. Sunday, with an 80% chance of rain lasting into Monday night. The strongest storms may bring gusty winds and isolated lightning. Residents across Spartanburg, Greenville, and nearby Upstate areas should monitor forecasts closely and avoid outdoor activities Sunday afternoon and evening.

Rain chances increase sharply Sunday night, with thunderstorms likely before 8 p.m. and again after midnight. New rainfall totals could exceed a half inch. Drivers should be cautious on wet roadways, especially on I-85 and other major routes. Commuters on Monday morning may face lingering showers, with another round of storms likely by late morning.

Monday’s high temperature will stay near 74°F, though rain chances remain high at 80%. Conditions will ease slightly Monday night, but a 30% chance of showers persists into Tuesday morning.

Here’s the extended 5-day forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunny and dry with a high of 74°F.
  • Wednesday: 50% chance of showers, high near 72°F.
  • Thursday: More showers likely, high near 80°F.
  • Friday: 40% chance of rain, high around 82°F.