Horry County 5-Day Weather Forecast: Wednesday October 14, 2026

Unseasonably warm, summer-like conditions will hold across Horry County through Friday, with highs reaching the low 80s. A strong autumn cold front moving through Friday night will bring gusty winds and a sharp temperature drop, making way for a breezy, cool weekend along the Grand Strand and inland.

Current Watches, Warnings & Marine Advisories

• Wednesday Morning Fog: Early morning commuters should watch for localized patchy fog before 9 AM, which may temporarily lower visibility.

• Weekend Coastal Winds: Gusty southwest winds Friday night into Saturday will create breezy conditions across coastal and inland Horry County, along with choppier ocean conditions.

Horry County Detailed Forecast

• Today (Wednesday): Patchy fog before 9 AM. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 81. West wind 3 to 7 mph.

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

• Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 81. West wind 5 to 8 mph.

• Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 8 mph.

• Friday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph.

• Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Breezy.

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

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

• Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 67. Breezy.

• Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57.

• Monday: Sunny, with a high near 73.

• Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

Safety Precautions & Preparedness Guidelines

Roadway Safety

• Morning Commute: Use low-beam headlights if encountering morning patchy fog before 9 AM, particularly near waterway crossings and low-lying coastal roads.

• Breezy Driving: Extra caution is advised on elevated bridges and open coastal corridors (such as US-17 and SC-31) starting Friday night as winds pick up behind the cold front.

Ocean & Beach Safety

• Surf & Marine Caution: Gusty winds will increase surf action and create rougher marine conditions along Grand Strand beaches from Friday night through Sunday.

• Rip Currents: Check local flag conditions before swimming, as post-frontal winds can increase rip current risks along the shore.

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