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FIRST ALERT: Drier and calmer weekend ahead

  FIRST ALERT: Drier and calmer weekend ahead

Tornado touches down in Myrtle Beach, sends beach chairs flying

  Tornado touches down in Myrtle Beach, sends beach chairs flying

FIRST ALERT: Was it tornado, a waterspout or both?

FIRST ALERT: Was it tornado, a waterspout or both?

FIRST ALERT: Stormy evening but improving for the weekend

FIRST ALERT: Stormy evening but improving for the weekend

FIRST ALERT: Rain chances return, some strong storms this evening

  FIRST ALERT: Rain chances return, some strong storms this evening

FIRST ALERT: Climbing temperatures, humidity and rain chances

FIRST ALERT: Climbing temperatures, humidity and rain chances

Continued Coverage

FIRST ALERT: Warming trend and late week rain risk

FIRST ALERT: Warming trend and late week rain risk

FIRST ALERT: Cool morning, slowly warming up this week

  FIRST ALERT: Cool morning, slowly warming up this week

FIRST ALERT: Tropical Storm Beta to bring heavy rain to Texas

FIRST ALERT: Tropical Storm Beta to bring heavy rain to Texas

FIRST ALERT: Warmer than normal October?

FIRST ALERT: Warmer than normal October?

FIRST ALERT: Cool mornings and comfortable afternoons ahead

FIRST ALERT: Cool mornings and comfortable afternoons ahead

FIRST ALERT: Coastal flooding and dangerous surf conditions this weekend

FIRST ALERT: Coastal flooding and dangerous surf conditions this weekend

FIRST ALERT: Feeling like fall into this weekend

  FIRST ALERT: Feeling like fall into this weekend

We are finally settling into a cooler, calmer, and drier stretch of weather across the Grand Strand and Pee Dee.
By 

Jessica Dobson

September 19
FIRST ALERT: Two tornadoes confirmed in Florence County Thursday

FIRST ALERT: Two tornadoes confirmed in Florence County Thursday

The National Weather Service has confirmed that two tornadoes touched down in Florence County as the remnants of Sally arrived Thursday.
By 

Robert Whitehurst

September 18
FIRST ALERT: Drying out and a big weekend cooldown

  FIRST ALERT: Drying out and a big weekend cooldown

Skies clear with cooler temperatures this weekend.
By 

Jamie Arnold

September 17
Severe weather in Darlington leads to retaining wall collapse, flooding

  Severe weather in Darlington leads to retaining wall collapse, flooding

Severe weather from the remnants of Hurricane Sally brought flooding and some damage to Darlington.
By 

WMBF News Staff

September 17
Tornado warning issued for Dillon, Florence, Marion counties

Tornado warning issued for Dillon, Florence, Marion counties

FIRST ALERT: Flash Flood Warnings issued for the Pee Dee

FIRST ALERT: Flash Flood Warnings issued for the Pee Dee

FIRST ALERT: Another tropical depression expected in the Gulf of Mexico later today

FIRST ALERT: Another tropical depression expected in the Gulf of Mexico later today

FIRST ALERT: Heavy rain, tornado threat as Sally’s remnants move through

FIRST ALERT: Heavy rain, tornado threat as Sally’s remnants move through

FIRST ALERT: Remnants of Sally may bring small tornado threat

FIRST ALERT: Remnants of Sally may bring small tornado threat

FIRST ALERT: Sally to bring heavy rain to the southeast

FIRST ALERT: Sally to bring heavy rain to the southeast

Sally makes landfall near Gulf Shores, Ala. as Category 2 hurricane

  Sally makes landfall near Gulf Shores, Ala. as Category 2 hurricane

Hurricane Sally made landfall Wednesday morning as a Category 2 hurricane
FIRST ALERT: Comfortable temperatures but increasing rain chances

FIRST ALERT: Comfortable temperatures but increasing rain chances

Sally's remnants will bring increasing rain starting late Wednesday.
FIRST ALERT: Cooler weather sticks around, remnants of Sally bring rain chances

  FIRST ALERT: Cooler weather sticks around, remnants of Sally bring rain chances

We're feeling the effects of the first cold front but as we head into the remainder of the week, our attention turns to Sally and the remnants that will bring increasing rain chances to the Carolinas.
FIRST ALERT: Two year anniversary of Hurricane Florence

FIRST ALERT: Two year anniversary of Hurricane Florence

Looking back on Hurricane Florence
FIRST ALERT: A few more showers before relief arrives

  FIRST ALERT: A few more showers before relief arrives

A few more rain chances are on the way for the second half of the weekend.
FIRST ALERT: Shower chances continue into the weekend

  FIRST ALERT: Shower chances continue into the weekend

Another round of hit or miss showers and storms are expected as we head into our Saturday across the Grand Strand and Pee Dee.
FIRST ALERT: Passing downpours through the weekend

FIRST ALERT: Passing downpours through the weekend

Rain chances continue into the weekend but it's not a washout. Here's what you need to know for those weekend plans.
FIRST ALERT: Paulette likely to threaten Bermuda as a hurricane

FIRST ALERT: Paulette likely to threaten Bermuda as a hurricane

Tropical Storm Paulette and Tropical Storm Rene continue in the Atlantic.
FIRST ALERT: A look back at notable SC hurricanes

FIRST ALERT: A look back at notable SC hurricanes

Many significant storms have impacted the region after the peak of the hurricane season.
FIRST ALERT: Humid with passing downpours

FIRST ALERT: Humid with passing downpours

Here's a look at the unsettled weather pattern and those daily rain chances.
28 deaths in Louisiana attributed to Hurricane Laura

28 deaths in Louisiana attributed to Hurricane Laura

Deaths reported in Louisiana due to Hurricane Laura.
FIRST ALERT: Foggy morning, scattered rain chances this afternoon

  FIRST ALERT: Foggy morning, scattered rain chances this afternoon

Dense fog this morning, followed by off and on showers and storms this afternoon. Here's a look at the busy Thursday forecast.
Heavy rain leads to street-level flooding in Pawleys Island

Heavy rain leads to street-level flooding in Pawleys Island

Heavy rain has led to street-level flooding in the Pawleys Island area on Wednesday, according to first responders.
FIRST ALERT: School begins with comfortable weather, rain chances increase tonight

  FIRST ALERT: School begins with comfortable weather, rain chances increase tonight

It's the first day of school and as you prepare, we have everything you need to know.
FIRST ALERT: Pleasant Labor Day, humidity and rain to increase

  FIRST ALERT: Pleasant Labor Day, humidity and rain to increase

We’re in for an absolutely gorgeous day across the Grand Strand and Pee Dee!
FIRST ALERT: Relief from the summer-like heat and humidity is in sight

FIRST ALERT: Relief from the summer-like heat and humidity is in sight

After a stretch of hot and humid, summer-like temperatures, relief is in sight and just in time for our Labor Day weekend.
FIRST ALERT: Humidity on high for one more day, relief arrives this weekend

  FIRST ALERT: Humidity on high for one more day, relief arrives this weekend

The heat and humidity continues for the end of the work week with a heat index ranging from 103-108. q
FIRST ALERT: Scorching heat Friday, relief by the weekend

FIRST ALERT: Scorching heat Friday, relief by the weekend

The heat index will climb into the 105-110 range on Friday.
FIRST ALERT: Tropical waves roll off African coast, chances of development continue

FIRST ALERT: Tropical waves roll off African coast, chances of development continue

Latest tropical update
FIRST ALERT: Another Heat Advisory issued, feeling like 105-110° today

  FIRST ALERT: Another Heat Advisory issued, feeling like 105-110° today

The heat index continues to be sweltering with readings ranging from 105-110 this afternoon.
FIRST ALERT: Chances of development continue

FIRST ALERT: Chances of development continue

The tropics continue to turn active as multiple chances of development continue this week. Here's what you need to know.
FIRST ALERT: Heat index to climb over 105°

FIRST ALERT: Heat index to climb over 105°

High heat and humidity will continue through the end of the week.
FIRST ALERT: Heat index to climb over 105 later this week

FIRST ALERT: Heat index to climb over 105 later this week

Heat and humidity will increase this week.
FIRST ALERT: Tropical depression likely to form off shore late today

FIRST ALERT: Tropical depression likely to form off shore late today

A tropical depression or tropical storm will likely form off shore of the Carolina coast by late today or tonight.
FIRST ALERT: Mostly dry, sunny, and summer-like forecast

  FIRST ALERT: Mostly dry, sunny, and summer-like forecast

Another hot and humid day is on tap across the Grand Strand and Pee Dee.
FIRST ALERT: Strong storms and breezy winds possible today

  FIRST ALERT: Strong storms and breezy winds possible today

There’s plenty to talk about in terms of weather across the Grand Strand and Pee Dee today as we’re expecting the chance of strong storms, breezy winds, and hot and humid temperatures.
FIRST ALERT: Gusty winds and a few strong storms possible Saturday

FIRST ALERT: Gusty winds and a few strong storms possible Saturday

Gusty breezes and a few strong storms late Saturday.
FIRST ALERT: Two potential areas of tropical development

FIRST ALERT: Two potential areas of tropical development

Two areas of interest are being monitored for tropical development in the Atlantic.
Red Cross volunteer from Conway heads to Louisiana to help hurricane victims

  Red Cross volunteer from Conway heads to Louisiana to help hurricane victims

The natural response to danger is to run away from it, but some people choose to run toward it instead.That’s exactly what Gary Thurman of Conway chose to do.
FIRST ALERT: Hot and humid Friday with storm chances Saturday

FIRST ALERT: Hot and humid Friday with storm chances Saturday

Late summer weather continues through Friday.
Tropical Storm Laura brings ’damaging winds,’ ‘flooding rainfall’ over northern La.

Tropical Storm Laura brings ’damaging winds,’ ‘flooding rainfall’ over northern La.

Laura has been downgraded to a tropical storm as it continues to impact the Gulf.
FIRST ALERT: Humidity continues through the rest of the week

  FIRST ALERT: Humidity continues through the rest of the week

The heat and humidity continue through the next few days with very little rainfall in the forecast.
Myrtle Beach, Horry County firefighters deploy to Gulf Coast ahead of Hurricane Laura landfall

  Myrtle Beach, Horry County firefighters deploy to Gulf Coast ahead of Hurricane Laura landfall

Members of the Myrtle Beach Fire Department are headed to the Gulf of Mexico ahead of Hurricane Laura.
FIRST ALERT: Drying out and heating up

FIRST ALERT: Drying out and heating up

Hot and humid through Friday.
Petition aims to change name of Tropical Storm Laura to ‘Polo’

Petition aims to change name of Tropical Storm Laura to ‘Polo’

A petition has started in the hopes of uniting “Marco and Polo once and for all.”
FIRST ALERT: Downpours and clouds continue to start the week

  FIRST ALERT: Downpours and clouds continue to start the week

Rain chances continue for the start of the week with highs in the low-mid 80s.
FIRST ALERT: Isolated showers and storms today, drier next week

  FIRST ALERT: Isolated showers and storms today, drier next week

We’re expecting the return of a few showers and storms today across the Grand Strand and Pee Dee.
FIRST ALERT: Isolated storms this weekend before signs of a warm-up

  FIRST ALERT: Isolated storms this weekend before signs of a warm-up

Drier weather arrives as we gear up for a pleasant weekend with only a few hit or miss showers and storms expected for Saturday and Sunday.
USGS: 2.0 magnitude earthquake felt in S.C.

USGS: 2.0 magnitude earthquake felt in S.C.

The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed an earthquake hit South Carolina Friday morning.
FIRST ALERT: Scattered chances today, turning isolated for the weekend

  FIRST ALERT: Scattered chances today, turning isolated for the weekend

The scattered showers and storms continue today at 40%. Here's what you need to know as we head into the weekend.
FIRST ALERT: Rain returns Friday, drying trend this weekend

FIRST ALERT: Rain returns Friday, drying trend this weekend

We’ll wrap up this work week with the chance of more scattered showers and storms.
SLIDESHOW: Waterspout seen offshore along Grand Strand

SLIDESHOW: Waterspout seen offshore along Grand Strand

A waterspout was spotted off the Grand Strand coast Thursday morning.
FIRST ALERT: Rinse and repeat forecast continues

  FIRST ALERT: Rinse and repeat forecast continues

Highs will remain in the mid-upper 80s with daily rain chances at 40%.
FIRST ALERT: Now watching three chances of development in the tropics

FIRST ALERT: Now watching three chances of development in the tropics

Two chances of development continue in the Atlantic
SLIDESHOW: Impressive shelf clouds spotted across Grand Strand

  SLIDESHOW: Impressive shelf clouds spotted across Grand Strand

A line of storms Wednesday morning brought thunder, lightning, a little rain and some impressive shelf clouds to the Grand Strand.
FIRST ALERT: More downpours at times

FIRST ALERT: More downpours at times

Scattered showers and storms continue as we head into the middle and end of the work week.
FIRST ALERT: Pop up storms at times

FIRST ALERT: Pop up storms at times

Rain chances continue to climb along with the humidity for the end of the week.
FIRST ALERT: Pop up downpours gradually return

FIRST ALERT: Pop up downpours gradually return

A few pop up storms and increasing humidity return to the forecast.
FIRST ALERT: Drier and more comfortable start to the new week

FIRST ALERT: Drier and more comfortable start to the new week

Drier weather is expected as we head into the start of the new work week.
FIRST ALERT: Another mixed bag of weather to end the weekend

  FIRST ALERT: Another mixed bag of weather to end the weekend

Rain chances continue for the second half of the weekend.
FIRST ALERT: Scattered rain chances continue this weekend

  FIRST ALERT: Scattered rain chances continue this weekend

Another round of scattered showers and storms are expected today for the Grand Strand and Pee Dee.
FIRST ALERT: Hit or miss showers and storms possible this weekend

  FIRST ALERT: Hit or miss showers and storms possible this weekend

We’re expecting the return of showers and storms today across the Grand Strand and Pee Dee.
FIRST ALERT: Rain chances continue into the weekend

FIRST ALERT: Rain chances continue into the weekend

Scattered showers and storm chances will continue through the forecast as we head into the weekend.
FIRST ALERT: Storm chances continue into the end of the week

  FIRST ALERT: Storm chances continue into the end of the week

The heat continues with afternoon showers and storms. Here's what you can expect for Thursday.
FIRST ALERT: Pop up storms at times

FIRST ALERT: Pop up storms at times

Afternoon showers and storms continue today and into the rest of the week.
FIRST ALERT: Perseid meteor shower peaks Tuesday night

FIRST ALERT: Perseid meteor shower peaks Tuesday night

The Perseid meteor shower will peak tonight and into Wednesday morning.
FIRST ALERT: High chance of development in the tropics

FIRST ALERT: High chance of development in the tropics

We’re keeping an eye on a tropical wave that has the potential to develop into tropical depression in the Atlantic in the next day or two.
FIRST ALERT: Off and on storm chances continue

  FIRST ALERT: Off and on storm chances continue

Showers and storms continue with the best chances in the afternoon.