FIRST ALERT: Cool Friday on tap, nice weekend before rain arrives

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Despite a chilly start, the sunshine continues today and into the first half of the weekend! Rain chances return Sunday evening and into the start of next week.

CHILLY TODAY

A frosty start for many of you as you step out the door this morning. Temperatures continue to fall and will be in the low-mid 30s as you begin the day.

Highs will struggle to climb today, only reaching the low 50s this afternoon. — Highs will struggle to climb today, only reaching the low 50s this afternoon.(WMBF)

It will take some time but temperatures will slowly climb through the morning. Abundant sunshine will warm us up steadily into the lower 50s today. The jacket or extra layer is a great idea throughout today. Today is the coldest day we’ve seen all week.

SUNNY SATURDAY

The first half of the weekend looks great! Despite a cold start with temperatures in the upper 20s to lower 30s, highs will rebound back to where we should be for this time of year. Look for sunshine and highs in the mid-upper 50s for the afternoon hours Saturday.

Not a bad weekend! Rain chances move in LATE Sunday. — Not a bad weekend! Rain chances move in LATE Sunday.(WMBF)

A few more clouds will arrive Saturday afternoon. We remain rain-free for the first half of the weekend.

RAIN RETURNS LATE SUNDAY

Our next weather maker arrives on Sunday, increasing the clouds quickly throughout the day. While we will remain dry through the morning, rain chances will quickly increase as we approach the evening hours. Rain chances will be at their highest overnight and into early Monday morning.

Look for rain to begin Sunday evening. Most of the day Sunday is dry before widespread rain... — Look for rain to begin Sunday evening. Most of the day Sunday is dry before widespread rain moves in late.(WMBF)

Expect rounds of downpours, gusty winds and great sleeping weather for the overnight hours Sunday.

Monday could be a slow morning commute with downpours around. — Monday could be a slow morning commute with downpours around.(WMBF)

It’s important to note that severe weather is not expected but ponding on the roadways is likely for Monday’s morning commute. Most areas will see between 1″ and 2″ late Sunday night and into Monday morning.

1-2" of rain looks likely for the beaches with up to an inch for far inland areas through... — 1-2" of rain looks likely for the beaches with up to an inch for far inland areas through Monday. Plenty of time to sort out the data through the weekend.(WMBF)

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