NWS GSP

The heat cranks up this weekend and lingers through the middle of next week. Highs will climb into the upper 80s to lower 90s across the lower elevations starting Sunday! #ncwx #scwx #gawx

ON THIS DATE, 23 YEARS AGO: Golf ball-sized hail pelted parts of the foothills and western Piedmont of North Carolina. #ncwx

Plenty of sun is expected today with high temperatures about five degrees under normal. A warming trend is expected this weekend with summer-like temperatures early next week. #ncwx #scwx #gawx

ON THIS DATE, 50 YEARS AGO: Severe thunderstorms struck north Georgia and produced five tornadoes. #gawx

Landslides are powerful and potentially deadly, capable of washing out roads, bridges, and homes. Landslides can occur year-round but are more prevalent during the warm season and tropical season when excessive rainfall potential tends to be higher. #scwx #ncwx #gawx

Dry and pleasant weather will continue as the week comes to a close. Highs today will range from the mid 60s to mid 70s with mid to upper 70s on Friday. #ncwx #scwx #gawx

A line of scattered showers is expected to reach the NC mountains this evening around 5-6 PM, and then progress southeast into the foothills and Piedmont. A stray thunderstorm could also occur in the mountains. Rain unlikely to be more than 0.10" inch. #ncwx #scwx #gawx

ON THIS DATE, 27 YEARS AGO: Numerous severe thunderstorms occurred across the western Carolinas and northeast Georgia, including a measured 85 mph wind gust in Union County (NC). #scwx #ncwx #gawx

Temperatures warm back into the upper 70s to low 80s today ahead of an approaching cold front. Scattered showers and perhaps an isolated thunderstorm will be possible this afternoon and evening as the front moves through. #ncwx #scwx #gawx

Our website now features interactive graphs of climate data from Charlotte, GSP, Asheville, Hickory, Anderson. Select a specific month, year, or last 30 days to review data and see how it compares to long-term averages and records. weather.gov/wrh/climate?wf…

ON THIS DATE, 55 YEARS AGO: Widespread severe thunderstorms brought numerous reports of wind damage and large hail over the foothills and Piedmont of the Carolinas. #scwx #ncwx

Dry conditions continue today with high temperatures in the 70s. A cold front pushes through the area Wednesday and will bring a chance for isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening. #ncwx #scwx #gawx

A warming trend is expected through Wednesday but temperatures will remain mild for this time of year. A cold front brings rain chances back on Wednesday. #ncwx #scwx #gawx

While many of us have seen rain this morning or will this afternoon, amounts are decidedly light. Unfortunately, drought conditions will continue even with additional rain in the forecast on Wednesday. #ncwx #scwx #gawx

ON THIS DATE, 18 YEARS AGO: A supercell thunderstorm produced baseball size hail and three brief tornadoes in portions of the North Carolina foothills and Piedmont. #ncwx

A cold front brings spotty light rain to the area today. Rainfall totals generally under a quarter inch, with most areas seeing less than a tenth of an inch. ☔️ #ncwx #scwx #gawx

The sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays can damage your skin in as little as 15 minutes. Follow these recommendations from the CDC to help protect yourself and your family: cdc.gov/cancer/skin/ba… #scwx #ncwx #gawx

A cold front brings light rain and clouds Monday across the western Carolinas and northeast Georgia. Only light rainfall amounts are expected. #ncwx #scwx #gawx

Happy Mother’s Day 💐☀️ Today we celebrate all the moms, grandmothers, caregivers, and mother figures who help guide us through life’s storms and sunshine alike. Thank you for your strength, care, and endless support. Wishing you a safe, joyful, and beautiful day!

ON THIS DATE, 74 YEARS AGO: An F3 tornado tracked 16 miles from Mauldin, SC, to Woodruff, SC, killing two people and injuring four more. #scwx