Spartanburg, South Carolina – Sweltering heat and early-week thunderstorms could turn the Monday drive home into a slow crawl across Spartanburg.
According to the National Weather Service, scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop after 2 p.m. on Monday, July 21st, with the highest risk of activity arriving between 4 and 8 p.m. Afternoon temperatures will soar to 96°F, but it may feel as hot as 103°F due to oppressive humidity. Expect gusty winds, brief downpours, and possible lightning with any storms. Residents along I-85 and other major corridors should plan for slowdowns and wet pavement.
Light winds from the northwest will provide little relief. Rainfall totals should remain under a quarter inch, unless heavier pockets form in isolated thunderstorms. Monday night will stay warm and muggy, with lows near 73°F and a lingering chance of storms after midnight.
Tuesday brings a 60% chance of more widespread storms, especially after 5 p.m., keeping the heat index near 98°F. Showers remain possible Tuesday night before tapering off.
🔎 Five-Day Forecast (July 21–July 26)
- Monday: High 96°F, heat index up to 103°F. 30% chance of PM thunderstorms.
- Tuesday: High 89°F, 60% chance of showers/storms after 5 p.m.
- Wednesday: High 89°F, 30% chance of PM showers.
- Thursday: Sunny, high 91°F.
- Friday: 30% chance of storms. High 94°F.
- Saturday: Hot again, with highs near 97°F and a 30% chance of storms.
⚠️ More storm advisories may be issued this week. Stay weather-aware and monitor updates from the NWS.
