South Carolina Braces for Record-Breaking Heat

Temperatures expected to soar into the mid to upper 80s on Sunday, March 22nd.

Mar. 22, 2026 at 10:51am

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Residents in South Carolina are being warned to prepare for record-breaking heat this Sunday, March 22nd. Forecasters are predicting temperatures to reach the mid to upper 80s, potentially breaking records set in 1935 and 1907 at the Greenville-Spartanburg and Asheville airports, respectively. The hot and sunny conditions are expected to continue through Monday, with a slight chance of rain, before cooling down on Tuesday.

Why it matters

The extreme heat poses a risk to public health, especially for vulnerable populations like the elderly and those with underlying medical conditions. It also increases the danger of wildfires due to the dry, breezy conditions. The WYFF News 4 weather team has been independently certified as having the most accurate forecasts in the region, so residents can trust their warnings and prepare accordingly.

The details

The National Weather Service is forecasting isolated dense fog across parts of the area early Sunday morning, followed by sunny and breezy conditions in the afternoon. Highs are expected to reach 85°F at the Greenville-Spartanburg airport, potentially breaking the record of 85°F set in 1935. In Asheville, temperatures could climb to 86°F, just shy of the 86°F record set in 1907.

  • The record-breaking heat is expected on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
  • Temperatures will remain warm through Monday, March 23rd, with a slight chance of rain.
  • Cooler weather is forecast for Tuesday, March 24th, with highs in the mid 60s.
  • Temperatures are expected to rebound into the 70s and 80s by the end of the week.

The players

WYFF News 4

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

Chris Justus

The Chief Meteorologist at WYFF News 4, whose expert weather team has been praised for providing accurate and trustworthy forecasts in the challenging Upstate and mountain region.

Bruce Fixman

The President of WeatheRate, an independent research firm that tracks forecasts from every station in multiple markets across the country and has certified WYFF News 4 as the weather leader in their market.

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What they’re saying

“Our goal every day, in every forecast is accuracy. Our expert weather team is dedicated to giving viewers a forecast they can trust to be right. We are also the only station in the market with our own 24/7 live radar, Live Super Doppler 4. It's clear that WYFF News 4 is the weather leader in this market.”

— Blake Bridges, WYFF 4 President and General Manager

“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, WeatheRate President

What’s next

The National Weather Service will continue to monitor the situation and provide updated forecasts as the record-breaking heat approaches. Residents are encouraged to stay hydrated, limit time outdoors, and check on vulnerable neighbors as the extreme temperatures arrive.

The takeaway

The impending record-breaking heat in South Carolina underscores the importance of having a reliable and accurate weather forecasting team like the one at WYFF News 4. Their commitment to providing trustworthy information can help the community prepare for and stay safe during extreme weather events.