Greenville starts Thursday with clear skies and temperatures in the mid-50s, but the day will turn noticeably warmer under full sunshine. The high is expected to reach about 85 degrees, giving the Upstate one more summer-like afternoon before the weekend weather takes a turn.
Sunshine First, Then A Cooler Friday
Thursday should stay dry from morning through evening, with winds generally light or variable until evening, then increasing out of the northeast. The latest National Weather Service forecast calls for partly sunny skies and a high of 81 Friday.
Rain chances rise after midnight Friday, when a slight chance of showers enters the forecast. Friday night temperatures should settle near 60.
Rain And Thunderstorms Take Over The Weekend
Saturday is expected to bring showers and a high near 74.
The wetter and more unsettled pattern continues Saturday night and Sunday, when showers and thunderstorms are expected across the area. Forecasters say the potential for excessive rainfall will be highest Saturday night and Sunday, with a small risk of severe thunderstorms mainly Sunday afternoon.
The Pattern Shifts Monday
Precipitation chances move east as Monday approaches, with ridging following the system.
The current forecast lists no active weather alerts for the Greenville area, but the weekend rain and thunderstorm outlook could change as the system gets closer.
