FIRST ALERT: Warmer weather gradually returns ahead of the weekend

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Temperatures are set to climb again as we move closer to the weekend.

THURSDAY

Beautiful weather is ahead for Thursday as the lower humidity sticks around. Temperatures make a run into the upper 50s overnight but climb in a hurry throughout the day. Mostly sunny skies prevail as afternoon highs climb back into the mid-to-upper 70s.

FRIDAY

Another round of sunny skies and warmer weather arrives on Friday. Temperatures trend a bit warmer as areas inland of the Waterway move into the lower 80s.

THIS WEEKEND

If you have plans for the upcoming weekend, expect warmer weather for both Saturday and Sunday. Warmth and humidity will gradually increase through the weekend as temperatures climb into the upper 70s to lower 80s for the beaches. Areas inland of the Waterway move into the 80s Saturday, approaching 90° by the end of the weekend.

The humidity climbs high enough on Sunday for those Mother’s Day plans that a stray shower or storm is expected by Sunday afternoon. Those with Sunday afternoon plans, including up in Darlington for the Goodyear 400, dress lightly and prepare for another round of warmer temperatures.