Regional Weather Forecasts: Unseasonable Warmth to Precede Weekend Cold Front Across the Carolinas

Residents and visitors across Brunswick, Columbus, and Horry counties can look forward to summer-like warmth through the middle of the week, with temperatures climbing into the mid-to-upper 80s under mostly clear skies. However, a strong autumn cold front is slated to sweep through Friday night, bringing breezy conditions and significantly cooler, crisp air just in time for the weekend.

Current Watches, Warnings & Marine Advisories

• Breezy & Windy Conditions: Increased wind speeds are expected Friday night through Saturday night, particularly along coastal stretches of Horry and Brunswick counties.

• Coastal & Marine Hazards: Marine operators and beachgoers should monitor local coastal bulletins as wind speeds increase heading into the weekend.

County Detailed Forecasts

Brunswick County Forecast

• Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

• Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 63. Calm wind.

• Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

• Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 65. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

• Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 86.

• Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 66.

• Friday: Sunny, with a high near 84.

• Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

• Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

• Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 47.

• Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 68.

• Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.

• Monday: Sunny, with a high near 74.

Columbus County Detailed Forecast

• Tuesday: Patchy fog before 10 AM. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind.

• Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 60. Calm wind.

• Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind.

• Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 62. Calm wind.

• Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 89.

• Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 63.

• Friday: Sunny, with a high near 86.

• Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.

• Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 66.

• Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 44.

• Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 66.

• Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 46.

• Monday: Sunny, with a high near 73.

Horry County Detailed Forecast

• Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 79. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.

• Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 66. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

• Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

• Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 67. South wind around 7 mph.

• Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 81.

• Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 69.

• Friday: Sunny, with a high near 81.

• Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Windy.

• Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 66. Breezy.

• Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 53. Breezy.

• Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 66. Breezy.

• Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56.

• Monday: Sunny, with a high near 72.

Safety Precautions & Preparedness Guidelines

Roadway Safety

• Morning Fog: Drivers in Columbus County should exercise caution Tuesday morning due to patchy fog reducing visibility before 10 AM. Maintain a safe following distance and use low-beam headlights.

• Temperature Shifts: Rapid drops in nighttime lows over the weekend (dipping into the 40s inland) mean motorists should double-check tire pressures as cooler temperatures arrive.

Ocean & Beach Safety

• Wind & Surf Hazards: Gusty conditions returning Friday night into Saturday will lead to choppier ocean conditions along Horry and Brunswick county beaches.

• Rip Current Risk: Always swim near a lifeguard and obey local beach flag warning systems, especially as coastal winds increase over the weekend.

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