The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, SC has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for areas including northeast Georgia, the North Carolina Piedmont and Foothills, and the South Carolina Upstate. Forecasts indicate a hot day ahead for the Charlotte area, with high temperatures nearing 92 degrees. Heat index values are projected to range from 100 to 105 degrees across Upstate South Carolina, parts of northeast Georgia, and the Charlotte Metro region. Residents are advised to prepare for potentially severe weather conditions that may develop during the afternoon and evening.
Residents are advised to remain alert for the potential development of strong to severe storms, which could bring damaging wind gusts and heavy rainfall. This risk is heightened in areas that have recently seen significant rain, increasing the chances of isolated flash flooding, as well as in urban locations where stormwater systems may become quickly overwhelmed, according to the National Weather Service.
The weather outlook from Saturday through Thursday indicates no hazardous conditions expected, following the storms anticipated today. The forecast for the upcoming week includes a mix of showers and thunderstorms with mostly cloudy skies. Temperatures are expected to range from the mid-60s to low 80s, a pattern consistent with seasonal norms. Risks associated with severe weather are forecast to diminish after today.
The National Weather Service continues to encourage local spotters to report any occurrences of damaging winds or flash flooding, as real-time observations are valuable for monitoring and responding to storm impacts.
