The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, SC, has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for the coming hours, covering northeast Georgia, Piedmont North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina. Residents in these areas should prepare for potential severe weather today and tonight. Scattered thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening, possibly bringing damaging winds, large hail, gusty winds, and cloud-to-ground lightning.
For those with outdoor plans or travel, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3 p.m. Temperatures will be hot, nearing the 90s, with west-southwest winds at 3 to 7 mph offering slight relief. Rainfall is expected to be less than a tenth of an inch, except in areas hit by thunderstorms where higher amounts are possible. Tonight, the threat of storms continues until around 7 p.m., with skies clearing later and temperatures dropping to a low of around 69 degrees. Winds from the west-northwest at about 6 mph will calm down in the evening.
The National Weather Service expects no hazardous weather from Monday through Saturday. On Monday, there's a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. The rest of the week will have sunny days and mostly clear nights, with highs in the low 80s and lows in the low 60s.
National Weather Service recommends keeping an eye on weather updates and being prepared to adjust plans as conditions can change rapidly. Safety should be a top priority.
