Storm System Brings heavy showers and Thunderstorms to Horry County, Making Way for a Sunny Weekend

Horry County 7-Day Weather Forecast: Thursday November 5, 2026

An unseasonably warm and mild Thursday across Horry County will give way to a potent cold front on Friday, bringing widespread rain, gusty southwest winds, and potential thunderstorm activity before a much cooler and sunnier weekend.

Current Watches, Warnings & Marine Advisories

• Precipitation and Storm Alert: High chance of showers and thunderstorms on Friday (80% probability), with rainfall amounts generally between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, though localized higher amounts and gusty conditions are possible during thunderstorms.

• Rapid Clearing & Temperature Drop: Moving into Friday night, a 30% chance of rain clears out quickly as variable winds give way to cool air, bringing temperatures down to the low 40s across Horry County for the weekend.

Horry County Detailed Forecasts

Horry County 7-Day Forecast

• Today: Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

• Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind.

• Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 79. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

• Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

• Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 72.

• Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42.

• Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 67.

• Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40.

• Monday: Sunny, with a high near 70.

• Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40.

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

• Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

• Veterans Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

Safety Precautions & Preparedness Guidelines

Roadway Safety

• Morning Commute Visibility: Watch for patchy fog on Thursday morning before 9 am. Drivers, particularly those on inland routes like US-501 or SC-9, should use low-beam headlights and preserve stopping distances.

• Friday Storm Wet Roads: Showers and storm activity on Friday afternoon will make roadways slick. Please reduce speeds to avoid hydroplaning on major coastal thoroughfares and bypasses.

Ocean & Beach Safety

• Surf and Rip Currents: Gusty southwest winds will pick up ahead of and during the storm on Friday, making ocean conditions rough. It is highly advised to avoid swimming or surfing in rough water.

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