Record-breaking heat forecast for South Carolina next week

Temperatures expected to challenge highs in the 90s as dry conditions persist

Apr. 12, 2026 at 11:36am

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A vast, atmospheric landscape painting in muted earth tones, with a lone, withered tree silhouetted against a hazy, scorching horizon under a relentless sun, conveying the overwhelming scale and power of the natural elements.The oppressive heat and drought gripping South Carolina foreshadow the growing challenge of extreme weather driven by climate change.Greenville Today

The WYFF News 4 weather team is forecasting near-record heat across South Carolina next week, with temperatures reaching the 90s and no drought relief in sight. The Greenville-Spartanburg-Asheville-Anderson market has certified WYFF News 4 as having the most accurate forecast in the region for the second year in a row.

Why it matters

Extreme heat can pose serious health risks, especially for vulnerable populations, and can also exacerbate drought conditions and strain energy grids. The forecast highlights the increasing frequency and intensity of heatwaves driven by climate change, which is an important issue for communities in the Southeast.

The details

The WYFF News 4 weather team is predicting that temperatures will climb into the 90s by late next week, continuing a stretch of dry, hot conditions. The station's forecasts have been independently certified as the most accurate in the local market for the second year in a row, underscoring the expertise of Chief Meteorologist Chris Justus and the weather team.

  • Temperatures will reach the 80s on Sunday, April 12.
  • Record-breaking heat is expected to arrive starting on Tuesday, April 14.
  • Highs in the 90s are forecast for the latter part of next week.

The players

WYFF News 4

The NBC-affiliated television station serving the Greenville-Spartanburg-Asheville-Anderson media market.

Chris Justus

Chief Meteorologist at WYFF News 4, known for providing accurate weather forecasts for the region.

Blake Bridges

President and General Manager of WYFF News 4.

WeatheRate

An independent research firm that tracks and certifies weather forecast accuracy across multiple markets.

Bruce Fixman

President of WeatheRate, an organization that has recognized WYFF News 4's weather team as the most accurate in the local market.

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What they’re saying

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

— Blake Bridges, President and General Manager of 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 of WeatheRate

What’s next

WYFF News 4 will continue to provide live, up-to-date weather coverage as the record-breaking heat arrives in South Carolina next week.

The takeaway

This forecast highlights the growing challenge of extreme heat driven by climate change, and underscores the importance of accurate, trusted weather reporting to help communities prepare for and respond to these conditions.