Greenville is waking up to a cloudy, muggy start on Friday, July 24, with temperatures sitting in the mid-60s and showers already in the mix. Thunderstorms are likely before 2 p.m., and brief heavy downpours could slow the afternoon commute and cause ponding on low-lying roads.
What To Expect This Afternoon
Friday’s high will be near 79°F, according to National Weather Service (Greenville Downtown Airport forecast), with showers and thunderstorms expected and the greatest thunderstorm risk focused earlier in the day. New rainfall amounts are often 0.5–1 inch, with swaths of 1–2 inches and locally 2–4 inches in heavier or slow-moving cells, and any slow-moving storms could produce brief urban or roadside flooding. Winds may be gusty at times and shift from the southwest to the north and northeast through the day, so look for pockets of slow-moving, heavy rain rather than widespread strong gusts.
Commute And Outdoor Plans
Drivers should allow extra time for the afternoon rush and avoid driving through standing water, as brief bursts of heavy rain can suddenly reduce visibility. See our heavy rains threaten to soak the commute update from July 23 for background on the steady, moist pattern that set this up. If you have outdoor plans, try to move them earlier in the day or keep a solid indoor backup ready.
Weekend Outlook
The wet signal weakens Saturday with only scattered afternoon storms and a warmer high near 84°F, and a return to typical mid-summer heat arrives Sunday, as reported by FOX Carolina, with highs jumping back into the 90s. Monday and Tuesday look sunnier and hotter, with highs climbing into the low to mid-90s and only isolated late-day storms expected. Mountain valleys may still see afternoon pop-up storms each day, so check radar before heading out. According to the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Climate Normals are computed for 1991–2020 for stations with sufficient data, providing baseline temperature and precipitation averages that reporters use for local climate context.
Quick Tips
Carry a rain jacket and umbrella for the afternoon, and move valuables out of basements or low storage if you live in known ponding spots. Check the latest radar and forecasts on the National Weather Service page and local media before heading out this afternoon.
