Weather Whiplash: Myrtle Beach to Experience Warm October Weekend Followed by Rain and Cooler Temperatures

Enjoying the Weather Changes in Myrtle Beach: A Guide to the Weekend

Cool Days and Sunshine Ahead

Myrtle Beach, SC – If you woke up this morning feeling a chill in the air, you’re not alone! A weak cold front sauntered through the area yesterday, leaving us with brisker temperatures to start today. But don’t worry; sunshine is still very much in the forecast! We can expect temperatures to hover in the mid-70s at the beach and a bit warmer in the Pee Dee region, where highs will touch the upper-70s. How about that for a friendly October day?

Spring-like Saturday Coming Up

Looking ahead to the weekend, it’s going to be a tale of two seasons! You’ll want to soak up the sunshine on Saturday because things are about to heat up again. With highs expected to soar into the low to mid-80s, areas like Florence could even flirt with record-breaking temperatures! Currently, Florence is predicted to reach 84 degrees, just a hair away from the record of 87. Over in Lumberton, temperatures are expected to tie the 2014 record of 85 degrees!

First Steps Towards Rain After a Long Dry Spell

But hold onto your hats, because the weather is about to take a dramatic turn! As Saturday evening approaches, a strong cold front will sweep through, increasing cloud cover and bringing in rain chances. That’s right; after an astonishing 27-day dry streak, we might finally see some much-needed moisture. Not everyone will be lucky enough to catch a shower, but for those who do, it should be light—no more than 0.25 inches.

Let’s take a moment to appreciate just how long this dry stretch has been. For North Myrtle Beach, this is officially the third-longest dry streak on record, with 30 years of data backing it up. In Lumberton, the 27 days have tied for the sixth-longest streak, a remarkable feat given there’s over 120 years of recorded weather data. And in Florence, they’ve experienced their sixth-longest streak since 1948, closing in on the all-time record of 38 days. It’s been quite a dry spell!

Sunday: Cooler Temperatures and Clouds

As we head into Sunday, expect a cooler day filled with clouds! Highs will reach the upper 60s to near 70, feeling a bit like autumn as that cold front settles in. And don’t worry, the sunshine isn’t going away for too long! By early next week, we can look forward to warmer temperatures again. Monday will see temps near 70, and by Tuesday, we’ll be back in the comfortable mid-70s range.

Wrapping It Up

In summary, it’s a mixed bag of weather this weekend in Myrtle Beach! Enjoy the warmth and sunshine on Saturday, and get ready for a bit of rain before the temperatures bounce back next week. It’s all part of the charming unpredictability that comes with living in this beautiful coastal area. So break out those jackets for the cool breezes, but maybe keep those shorts handy for Saturday! Happy weather watching!