Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains in the Appalachians

Multiple rounds of moderate to locally heavy rain will impact portions of the Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic, which may lead to flash flooding concerns. Thunderstorms with isolated severe wind gusts will be possible this afternoon from parts of the Southeast into the southern and central Appalachians. A multi-day heavy rain will pose a flash flood threat in New Mexico beginning Tuesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Greenville Downtown Airport (KGMU)

Lat: 34.85°NLon: 82.35°WElev: 1010ft.

Fair

83°F

28°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.04 in (1015.9 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 21 Sep 11:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Simpsonville SC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 3pm.  Sunny, with a high near 90. Light southeast wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 90 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 11pm and 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 86 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then showers between midnight and 2am, then rain likely after 2am.  Low around 65. Northeast wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 65 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Northeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 72 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 90. Light southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 11pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then showers between midnight and 2am, then rain likely after 2am. Low around 65. Northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Northeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Simpsonville SC
 34.73°N 82.25°W (Elev. 810 ft)
5:54 am EDT Sep 21, 2026
12pm EDT Sep 21, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 27, 2026
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database