Residents in Greenville and Spartanburg are waking up to howling winds pushing down from the mountains. Tree tops are swaying, loose debris is blowing across neighborhoods, and the air feels sharply colder as gusts strengthen through the morning.
The National Weather Service office in Greenville-Spartanburg warns that gusts between 50 and 65 mph are possible across higher elevations in Upstate South Carolina, northeast Georgia and western North Carolina. Widespread gusty winds are also expected across the Piedmont. Wind chills are forecast to drop into the teens tonight and early Monday, with single-digit or even sub-zero wind chills possible in higher elevations.
Travel Impacts and Safety Concerns
Drivers along I-85 and I-26 should be prepared for sudden crosswinds, particularly in open stretches and on elevated bridges. Officials advise securing outdoor items now, as isolated tree damage and scattered power outages are possible while the strongest gusts move through the region.
Rain will taper off this morning with gradual clearing expected later in the day. High temperatures in Greenville will reach near 51 degrees before colder air settles in tonight, bringing clear skies and lows around 28 degrees.
Gradual Warmup Through Midweek
Monday will be sunny but cool, with highs near 43 and continued breezy conditions. By Tuesday, Feb. 24, sunshine returns with highs rebounding to around 49.
A more noticeable warmup arrives midweek. Wednesday is expected to be partly sunny with highs climbing into the low 60s. Thursday brings rain chances and highs in the mid-60s, followed by mostly sunny skies and temperatures near 61 on Friday.
