Western Carolinas Under First Alert Weather Day Amid Stormy Forecast
A First Alert Weather Day has been declared for the Western Carolinas as showers and thunderstorms are expected to arrive Friday afternoon and evening, bringing locally heavy rain, a threat of isolated flash flooding, and potential for damaging straight-line winds.…
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, August 21, 2026 —
The Western Carolinas are bracing for significant weather changes as a First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Friday. Residents can anticipate the arrival of showers and thunderstorms on Friday afternoon and evening, which are expected to bring locally heavy rainfall.
In addition to the downpours, there is a threat of isolated flash flooding in affected areas. The storm system also carries the potential for damaging straight-line winds. The period between 5 p.m. and midnight on Friday is predicted to experience the most intense storm activity.
Looking ahead to Saturday, there remains a possibility of lingering spotty storms. However, a shift in weather patterns is expected to bring drier and less humid conditions from Sunday through Tuesday. The forecast indicates a return of showers and thunderstorms by Wednesday.
Story summarized from the original created by Chrissy Kohler on www.foxcarolina.com, see more information here.