Greenville, SC – A line of strong to severe thunderstorms could impact Upstate South Carolina and northeast Georgia Sunday afternoon and evening, potentially bringing damaging winds and isolated tornadoes.
According to the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, a slow-moving cold front is expected to push through the region beginning late Sunday, April 6, 2025. The highest risk for severe weather includes the western Upstate, northeast Georgia, and the southwest mountains of North Carolina, including cities such as Greenville, Anderson, Toccoa, and Asheville.
The severe threat will likely remain isolated but may include brief tornadoes and wind gusts capable of downing trees or power lines. Forecasters placed the region under a Level 1 “Marginal Risk” for severe weather, urging residents to stay weather-aware into Sunday evening and early Monday.
Travelers should be cautious of rapidly changing conditions during the late afternoon commute. Residents are advised to secure outdoor items, charge electronic devices, and review emergency alerts settings on phones.
This event follows a trend of early spring storm systems in the Southeast, with storm activity aligning with historical seasonal patterns. The alert remains in effect until 7 a.m. CDT Monday, April 7.
