FIRST ALERT: Unsettled Friday with Showers and Storms at Times
MYRTLE BEACH, SC – Unsettled Weather Forecasted
In Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, citizens are bracing for an unsettled Friday as a cold front traverses the Carolinas. The day is expected to bring bouts of showers and occasional thunderstorms, followed by the return of cooler weather over the weekend.
Morning Forecast
The morning commute on Friday is likely to be interrupted by steady rain, ranging from light to moderate. However, this rain is expected to taper off during the late morning. Despite the inclement weather, midday and early afternoon could see some glimpses of sunshine, lifting the temperatures into the mid-60s, accompanied by a gusty southwest wind.
Afternoon Forecast
The cold front will press into the region in the mid to late afternoon. With the available atmospheric energy, residents can anticipate further downpours and even occasional thunderstorms. While no significant severe weather is expected, some of the afternoon storms could birth small hail and gusty winds at intervals.
Risk of Isolated Severe Weather
Given the possibility of a few strong storms, the region has been placed under a LEVEL 1 or VERY LOW risk of isolated severe weather. Rainfall totals are estimated to average between a quarter and a half an inch.
Weekend Outlook
As the weekend approaches, cooler air will displace the stormy weather. On Saturday, an upper-level atmospheric storm system will cross the region, causing intermittent cloudiness from midday into the evening. A few light showers and sprinkles may be seen. Saturday’s temperatures are expected to reach the upper 50s.
A second wave of cooler weather will arrive Saturday night, dropping temperatures into the 30s. Sunday will continue the trend, providing a sunny yet cool day with temperatures in the lower to mid-50s.
Next Week Forecast
Looking forward to next week, a warmer air surge will envelop the eastern half of the United States, ushering stunning spring-like warmth back to the region. After a brief cool spell on Sunday, temperatures will quickly ascend into the 70s by the start of the week. Inland dwellers can anticipate temperatures to rise to the upper 70s and possibly touch 80 by Wednesday.
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