FIRST ALERT: Typical August weather through the weekend

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Typical August weather will linger through Friday into the weekend with seasonable temperatures, humidity and a few isolated storms.

FRIDAY

Friday will start off with temperatures in the lower to middle 70s under sunny skies. Temperatures will warm quickly to near 90 at the beaches and into the lower 90s inland by the afternoon. The heat index will reach the middle to upper 90s. Dry air in the upper atmosphere will ensure a rain-free forecast through the day.

THIS WEEKEND

Both Saturday and Sunday will see a continuation of of seasonable August heat with afternoon temperatures in the upper 80s and lower 90s with the heat index remaining in the middle and upper 90s. A stray storm or two is possible both afternoons but most areas will stay dry with rain chances only around 20%.

Typically hot and humid with just a stray shower or storm possible.(WMBF)

NEXT WEEK

Looking ahead, model data continues to support the idea of another surge of warmth arriving next week. The latest temperature outlook from NOAA also supports this scenario with a high likelihood of temperatures above normal - meaning afternoon temperatures likely climbing into the middle 90s at times.