Horry County 7-Day Weather Forecast: Friday October 23, 2026

Sunny Skies and Mild Fall Temperatures to Hold Across Horry County

HORRY COUNTY, SC — Abundant sunshine, comfortable afternoon temperatures, and cool autumn nights will highlight the forecast across Horry County and the Grand Strand throughout the coming week.

High pressure maintaining control over the coastal Carolinas will keep conditions dry and pleasant. Daytime highs will hover near 70°F today before warming slightly into the low 70s over the weekend and throughout next week. Overnight lows will remain crisp, staying in the upper 40s to low 50s. A reinforcing pressure gradient will bring gusty northeasterly breezes along the coast through Sunday.

Current Watches, Warnings & Marine Advisories

• Breezy Ocean Breeze: Northerly winds will shift to the northeast and strengthen, blowing 14 to 18 mph on Saturday with gusts up to 24 mph, and reaching 14 to 20 mph on Sunday with gusts as high as 28 mph.

• Marine & Coastal Hazards: Stronger northeasterly gusts over the weekend will create choppy water along the Intracoastal Waterway and elevated rough surf along Grand Strand beaches.

Horry County Detailed Forecast

• Today: Sunny, with a high near 70°F. North wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.

• Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 52°F. Northeast wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

• Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 72°F. Northeast wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

• Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52°F. Northeast wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

• Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 73°F. Breezy, with a northeast wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

• Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49°F.

• Monday: Sunny, with a high near 72°F.

• Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 46°F.

• Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 72°F.

• Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48°F.

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72°F.

• Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51°F.

• Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73°F.

Safety Precautions & Preparedness Guidelines

Roadway & Outdoor Safety

• Breezy Weekend Driving: Drivers operating high-profile vehicles, campers, or towing trailers along major coastal corridors—including SC-31, US-17, and elevated waterway bridges—should maintain a firm grip on the wheel as breezes increase through Sunday.

• Property Care: Secure loose outdoor items, lighter trash cans, and seasonal Halloween decorations ahead of gusty conditions over the weekend.

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