South Carolina Sees Near Record Highs This Weekend

Storms possible as temperatures reach the 80s

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Temperatures in South Carolina are expected to reach the low 80s this weekend, with some areas potentially seeing near record highs. While the weather will be dry on Thursday, scattered thunderstorms are possible each afternoon starting Friday due to the heat. However, severe weather is currently looking low. A strong cold front is expected to move in next Thursday, bringing the next chance for stronger storms.

Why it matters

The unseasonably warm temperatures and potential for storms could impact outdoor activities and events in the region this weekend. The WYFF News 4 weather team has been independently certified as having the most accurate forecasts in the Greenville-Spartanburg-Asheville-Anderson market, so residents can trust their predictions.

The details

Highs are forecast to reach the upper 70s on Thursday, which will be the last fully dry day for the next week. Temperatures will then climb into the low 80s starting on Friday and continue through the weekend, with the potential for near record highs each afternoon. The heat will also bring a chance of scattered thunderstorms each afternoon, though severe weather is not currently expected. A strong cold front is predicted to move in next Thursday, which could bring the next round of potentially stronger storms.

  • Highs in the upper 70s on Thursday, March 5.
  • Highs in the low 80s starting on Friday, March 6, and continuing through the weekend.
  • Chance of scattered thunderstorms each afternoon starting Friday, March 6.
  • Strong cold front expected to move in next Thursday, March 12.

The players

WYFF News 4

The local news station in the Greenville-Spartanburg-Asheville-Anderson market, which has been independently certified as having the most accurate weather forecasts in the region for the second year in a row.

Chris Justus

The Chief Meteorologist for WYFF News 4, whose weather team has been praised for their accuracy in forecasting the difficult weather conditions in the Upstate and mountain regions of South Carolina.

Blake Bridges

The President and General Manager of WYFF News 4, who has emphasized the station's commitment to providing viewers with an accurate and trustworthy weather forecast.

Bruce Fixman

The President of WeatheRate, an independent research firm that tracks and certifies weather forecasts across the country, who has recognized WYFF News 4's weather team as the most accurate in their market.

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What they’re saying

“Our goal every day, in every forecast is accuracy.”

— Blake Bridges, President and General Manager, WYFF News 4 (WYFF News 4)

“Everyone knows that forecasting the weather around here is difficult with the Upstate and mountains. The station that gets the forecast right more than anyone else is Chief Meteorologist Chris Justus and the WYFF News 4 weather team.”

— Bruce Fixman, President, WeatheRate (WYFF News 4)

What’s next

A strong cold front is expected to move in next Thursday, March 12, which could bring the next round of potentially stronger storms to the region.

The takeaway

The WYFF News 4 weather team's proven track record of accuracy provides residents in the Greenville-Spartanburg-Asheville-Anderson market with a weather forecast they can trust, even as the region experiences unseasonably warm temperatures and the potential for storms this weekend.