FIRST ALERT: Typical summer weather pattern lingers through the weekend

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - The dog days of summer weather pattern will remain in control through the weekend and into most of next week.

FRIDAY

The typical summer pattern continues on Friday with temperatures once again climbing to near 90. Another round of showers and storms is likely with rain chances at 30% through the afternoon and evening hours. There may even be a few downpours at times from the early morning through midday. The heat index will climb to 100-104° on Friday.

THIS WEEKEND

More typical summer weather will continue this weekend with temperatures in the upper 80s to lower 90s and the heat index near or over 100 both Saturday and Sunday. A few lingering storms will be possible on Saturday with the rain chances remaining at 30%.

By Sunday, drier air in the upper atmosphere will help to drop rain chances to just 20% with most areas staying dry.

Next week will see a lot more of the same with plenty of heat and humidity but an overall dry forecast for the first half of the week.

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