Greenville, SC – A hot, muggy Saturday is setting the stage for scattered storms across South Carolina and western North Carolina, with some storms capable of producing damaging wind gusts and heavy downpours. Roads could quickly flood in urban areas as showers increase in coverage through the afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, storms may bring frequent lightning, gusty winds, and localized heavy rainfall, with an isolated severe storm producing damaging gusts not out of the question. Charlotte, Greenville, and Spartanburg face the greatest risk late this afternoon and evening.
Travelers on I-85 and I-77 should be prepared for rapidly changing conditions, including blinding rain and reduced visibility. Power outages are possible where stronger storms push through, and officials urge residents to secure outdoor items that could be blown around by gusty winds…