MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Dry and tranquil weather will continue through Wednesday ahead of another round of heavy rain.

Tonight will see mostly clear skies and temperatures dropping into the middle and upper 30s well inland to the upper 30s to near 40 across the Grand Strand.

Skies will be partly cloudy early Wednesday, but as the next storm system begins to approach, skies will turn mostly cloudy through the day. Despite the thickening clouds, temperatures will manage to reach the upper 50s to near 60.

FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY THURSDAY

Thursday is a First Alert Weather Day as another round of locally heavy rain returns to the region.

Spotty light showers will develop Wednesday night as temperatures drop into the upper 40s and lower 50s.

The rain will turn steady at times through the day Thursday with periods of heavy rain likely during the mid to late afternoon and evening. Rainfall totals will average 1 to 2 inches in most areas with local amounts of 3 inches possible near the Grand Strand. Similar to last week, minor flooding of low lying areas and lots of ponding water on roads is likely through the day Thursday. Despite the rain, temperatures will be mild with afternoon readings in the lower and middle 60s.

Lingering showers will gradually taper off on Friday with mild weather continuing.

The weekend will see a dramatic improvement in the forecast as sunshine returns. Temperatures will cool a bit following the rain with Saturday and Sunday readings in the 50s.

Dry and seasonable weather will continue through the Christmas holiday.

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