Strong Cold Front Brings Rain and Thunderstorm Risk to Horry County Ahead of Clear Weekend

Horry County 7-Day Weather Forecast:  Friday November 6, 2026

A approaching cold front across Horry County brings a 90% chance of showers and potential afternoon thunderstorms on Friday before skies clear out Friday night, paving the way for a sunny, crisp weekend across the Grand Strand.

Current Watches, Warnings & Marine Advisories

• Thunderstorm & Rain Risk: High probability of showers and thunderstorms on Friday (90% chance of precipitation), with general rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, though localized higher amounts are possible during thunderstorms.

• Winds & Marine Hazards: Southwest winds reaching up to 7 mph on Friday with gusts up to 15 mph. Winds shift to the north on Saturday at 6 to 9 mph, with gusts up to 17 mph along the coast.

Horry County Detailed Forecasts

Horry County 7-Day Detailed Forecast

• Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 80. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

• Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers between 7pm and 8pm. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 56. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

• Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 71. North wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.

• Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Light north wind.

• Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 68.

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

• Monday: Sunny, with a high near 72.

• Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 41.

• Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 74.

• Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.

• Veterans Day: Sunny, with a high near 73.

• Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43.

• Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 71.

Safety Precautions & Preparedness Guidelines

Roadway Safety

• Wet Roadway Hazards: Showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Friday will create slick conditions along major corridors including U.S. 17, U.S. 501, and S.C. 31. Drivers should reduce speeds to prevent hydroplaning.

• Gusty Winds: Drivers of high-profile vehicles on coastal bridges and overpasses should use caution with wind gusts reaching up to 15–17 mph through Saturday.

Ocean & Beach Safety

• Surf & Rip Currents: Gusty southwest winds Friday afternoon followed by northerly breezes on Saturday will create rough surf conditions along Grand Strand beaches. Swimmers should exercise caution.

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