Greenville, SC – A line of strong to severe thunderstorms could hit Upstate South Carolina and northeast Georgia Sunday afternoon and evening, potentially causing damaging winds and isolated tornadoes.
According to the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, a slow-moving cold front is expected to move through the area beginning late Sunday, April 6, 2025.
The western Upstate, northeast Georgia, and the southwest mountains of North Carolina, which include cities like Greenville, Anderson, Toccoa, and Asheville, are at the highest risk of severe weather.
The severe threat will most likely remain isolated, but it could include brief tornadoes and wind gusts strong enough to down trees or power lines.
Forecasters have designated the region as a Level 1 “Marginal Risk” for severe weather, urging residents to remain weather-aware through Sunday evening and early Monday.
Travelers should be aware of rapidly changing conditions during the late afternoon commute.
Residents are advised to secure outdoor items, charge electronic devices, and review emergency alert settings on their phones.
This event continues a trend of early spring storm systems in the Southeast, with storm activity consistent with historical seasonal patterns. The alert is in effect until 7 a.m. CDT Monday, April 7.
