News Summary
Residents of Greenville are bracing for severe weather this weekend as the National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook. Storms, hail, and damaging winds are expected in Upstate South Carolina, as well as nearby regions. The weather forecast indicates mostly sunny conditions on Friday, followed by increasing chances for thunderstorms through the weekend. Residents are advised to stay informed and be prepared for sudden weather changes as they could pose safety risks.
Greenville residents are preparing for severe weather this weekend as the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a hazardous weather outlook early Friday morning. The advisory, released at 3:05 a.m. on June 6, indicates potential storms, hail, and damaging winds affecting Upstate South Carolina, the Western and Piedmont regions of North Carolina, and northeast Georgia. This alert comes as the weather forecast anticipates both scattered showers and thunderstorms, especially in the late afternoon and evening hours on Friday.
As detailed by the NWS, Friday’s weather is expected to be mostly sunny during the day, with a high temperature near 90 degrees and a 30% chance of precipitation starting around 5 p.m. Southwest winds are expected to range from 5 to 7 mph. Rainfall amounts could reach between a tenth to a quarter of an inch, with higher totals possible in areas experiencing thunderstorms. A 20% chance of storms lingers overnight before 11 p.m., with lows dropping to around 69 degrees.
Looking ahead, Saturday, June 7, is also forecasted to have a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 p.m. Similar temperatures in the high 80s to 90 degrees are anticipated, along with southwest winds gusting up to 20 mph. Overnight weather could see a 50% chance of precipitation, particularly after 8 p.m.
Sunday, June 8, is expected to intensify the weekend’s weather patterns, with the likelihood of showers and thunderstorms increasing significantly after 11 a.m. The high for Sunday is forecasted to be around 86 degrees, with winds from the west-southwest reaching 9 to 13 mph and gusts up to 22 mph. A 60% chance of precipitation is anticipated, with overnight weather predicted to facilitate likely storms primarily before 9 p.m., contributing to a low of approximately 66 degrees.
On Friday afternoon, the NWS updated its warnings regarding strong thunderstorms affecting the Greenville area, noting the potential for damaging winds and hail. At 7:47 p.m., a strong thunderstorm was reported in the vicinity of Slater-Marietta moving east at 25 mph, with radar indicating conditions impacting Travelers Rest, Slater-Marietta, Tigerville, and surrounding areas. Wind gusts were measured at 50 mph, and reports of pea-sized hail were confirmed.
Another alert was issued at 9:23 p.m. for thunderstorms affecting Greenville and Spartanburg counties, predicting wind gusts up to 40 mph and the possibility of marble-sized hail. Residents were advised to seek shelter indoors if caught outdoors, particularly due to the threat posed by frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, a seasonal hazard. Each year in the U.S., approximately 25 million lightning strikes occur, leading to about 20 fatalities, primarily in the summer months.
With these expected weather conditions, the NWS has emphasized caution for drivers, advising them to be aware of hydroplaning risks. Hydroplaning occurs when water accumulates in front of vehicle tires faster than it can be cleared, leading to loss of control on wet surfaces.
Residents are encouraged to stay informed about weather updates throughout the weekend as conditions may change rapidly. Preparing for the possibility of severe weather is crucial to ensure safety during this stormy period in and around Greenville.
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Additional Resources
- Island Packet: Weather News
- Wikipedia: Severe Weather
- The State: Weather Updates
- Google Search: Severe Weather Greenville SC
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Thunderstorm
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- Weather.com: Greenville SC
- Fox Carolina: Winter Storm Watch
