FIRST ALERT: Spring-like warmth ahead of a weekend cool down

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Unseasonably warm weather will send temperatures soaring today before cooler and more unsettled weather arrives by Friday into the weekend.

WEDNESDAY

It’s feeling more like Spring today as much warmer weather continues to push into the region. Morning fog will give way to a mix of sun and clouds today as temperatures soar into the lower to middle 70s this afternoon.

THURSDAY

Thursday will be quite warm, but a few degrees cooler than Wednesday. Afternoon readings will climb into the upper 60s to near 70.

FRIDAY

Cooler air will begin to arrive, along with overcast skies Friday and the risk of a little light rain at times. Temperatures will dip into the mid 60s Friday afternoon. While heavy rain isn’t expected, areas of light showers and mist are likely throughout the day.

THIS WEEKEND

The clouds will continue this weekend, remaining mostly cloudy on both Saturday and Sunday. Temperatures will drop into the upper 50s to near 60 in the afternoon and into the 40s at night. Another weather maker will likely bring some light rain and drizzle to the area again on Sunday.