Spartanburg, SC – A stretch of hot and humid summer weather will bring recurring storm chances to the Upstate this week. Residents should prepare for potential travel disruptions, especially during the Monday afternoon commute along Interstate 85 and Interstate 26.
According to the National Weather Service, showers and thunderstorms are likely to develop after 2 p.m. on Monday. The region faces a 60% chance of precipitation, with storms potentially lingering until just before midnight. These pop-up storms could produce brief heavy downpours and lightning. Drivers should use caution and allow for extra travel time.
The unsettled pattern begins Sunday with a similar risk for afternoon storms and a high of 88°F. The heat intensifies through the week, with high temperatures climbing into the low 90s from Tuesday onward. While the chance for storms drops to 30% for Tuesday and Wednesday, any cell that develops could impact outdoor plans.
Looking ahead to the Juneteenth holiday on Thursday, the pattern of warm and humid conditions continues. Spartanburg can expect partly sunny skies with a high near 92°F and a persistent 30% chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Residents planning outdoor celebrations should keep an eye on the sky and have a backup plan to move indoors if threatening weather approaches. The week concludes with mostly sunny skies and a high near 93°F on Friday.
Warnings for this active weather pattern will be issued as conditions develop.
Five-Day Weather Outlook for Spartanburg
- [SUNDAY] (High near 88°F) – Partly sunny, with a 60% chance of afternoon thunderstorms.
- [MONDAY] (High near 89°F) – Mostly sunny, with a 60% chance of thunderstorms after 2 p.m.
- [TUESDAY] (High near 92°F) – Mostly sunny and hotter, with a 30% chance of afternoon storms.
- [WEDNESDAY] (High near 91°F) – Mostly sunny with a slight chance of thunderstorms after 3 p.m.
- [THURSDAY] (High near 92°F) – Partly sunny with a 30% chance of afternoon thunderstorms.
