Thu, 20 Jun: Sunny, with Hazards – H: 90°, L: 75°
Today’s Myrtle Beach South Carolina weather conditions, reported at 5:17 AM on Thursday, the 20th of June. Today, sunny, with a high near 90. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Then, Tonight, showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before midnight. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Friday, sunny, with a high near 90. Looking ahead, Friday Night, mostly clear, with a low around 74. Sunrise today will be at 6:05 am and the sun will set at 8:28 pm.
There are 2 local weather hazards at the time of this report. Here are those local weather hazards.
Hazardous Weather Outlook. This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. Day one. This afternoon and tonight. No hazards anticipated. Days two through seven. Thursday through Tuesday. Severe TSTMs possible late Thursday. Heat Advisory possible Monday and Tuesday. Spotter information statement. Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
Coastal Hazard Message. Strong longshore currents for east-facing beaches. Beach hazards statement in effect through this evening. The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Beach Hazards Statement, which is in effect through this evening. Locations. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown. In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover. Timing. Through this evening. Surf zone impacts. A strong south to north longshore current will develop this afternoon and peak by late afternoon along east-facing beaches due to strong southerly winds 15-25 MPH. Precautionary/preparedness actions. Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. Often, if the longshore current is strong enough, it will sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore. Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with the lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.
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