FIRST ALERT: Showers and storms move in Wednesday

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A cold front delivers showers and storms on Wednesday followed by refreshing weather to end the week.

WEDNESDAY

Wednesday starts off mild and a bit humid with early morning temperatures in the lower 70s. Temperatures will climb into the 80s by midday into the early afternoon. At the same time, a cold front will start to move into the region. Ahead of the front, a line of showers and storms will develop and push east across the area through the late afternoon. The downpours and storms will push off shore by the mid evening.

A line of showers and storms moves into the region late Wednesday.(WMBF)

COLD FRONT ARRIVES

A cold front will push into the region on Wednesday. It will be warm and humid again through the day on Wednesday with a better chance of showers and storms through the afternoon and evening as the cold front moves into the area. The front will slowly push offshore by Thursday morning, allowing for cooler and less humid weather to blow into the Grand Strand and Pee Dee. Rain chances through the afternoon will peak at around 60%.

BEAUTIFUL END TO THE WEEK

Cooler and drier air moves into the Carolinas as the winds turn northerly through the day on Thursday and Friday. While a stray shower or sprinkle is possible Thursday, most locations should remain dry. Afternoon high temperatures will fall into the upper 70s to lower 80s for the rest of the week and into the weekend. Morning temperatures will fall into the 50s inland and low-mid 60s along the beaches.

Wednesday will see a good chance of showers and storms as the cold front moves into the area.(WMBF)

While the forecast remains beautiful here at home, Hurricane Lee will pass well off shore with no wind or rain impacts locally. However, large surf and rip currents are likely through the end of the week along with some minor beach erosion. If you plan to head to the beach this week, prepare for rough surf and a high rip current risk.