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Rain on Wednesday will be followed by clear and cooler weather.

FIRST ALERT: Staying dry through Tuesday but storm chances return by midweek

Updated: 11 hours ago

By Jamie Arnold

Clouds are beginning to dry out this evening

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Scattered storms return tomorrow morning

Updated: Nov. 26, 2022 at 4:38 PM EST

By Matt Bullock

A beautiful start to the weekend, plenty of sunshine and mild temperatures, however the second half of the weekend looks to wet.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Soggy Black Friday, rain chances return for the weekend

Updated: Nov. 25, 2022 at 9:37 AM EST

By Matt Bullock

If you’re planning to do some Black Friday shopping, make sure you grab a rain jacket on your way out the door.

Forecast

A few showers early this morning then clearing and mild.

FIRST ALERT: Mostly cloudy and mild through Thanksgiving, rain arrives for shoppers

Updated: Nov. 23, 2022 at 4:26 AM EST

By Jamie Arnold

Cooler today with temperatures gradually warming back up in the 60s for Thanksgiving

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Cold front tonight brings a cloudy and cool Sunday

Updated: Nov. 19, 2022 at 4:45 PM EST

By Matt Bullock

The weather is going to stay relatively quiet this weekend

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Chilly, breezy Monday followed by rain on Tuesday

Updated: Nov. 14, 2022 at 4:23 AM EST

By Jamie Arnold

Cold front has moved through the area leaving us with much cooler temperatures this week.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Clearing and warm today followed by a big cool down

Updated: Nov. 12, 2022 at 6:33 AM EST

By Jamie Arnold

Sunny and mild today.

Hurricane Coverage

FIRST ALERT - Severe weather threat has ended, a few more showers late this afternoon

Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 1:24 PM EST

By Jamie Arnold

Tropical Storm Nicole moves through the Carolinas late this week bringing heavy rain, gusty winds, and an isolated tornado threat to our area.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Dry for now but that will change later this week

Updated: Nov. 6, 2022 at 9:52 AM EST

By Matt Bullock

The weather is going to stay quiet for now but that could change later this week.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Warm weekend with chances for stray showers

Updated: Nov. 5, 2022 at 5:32 PM EDT

By Matt Bullock

Besides the chance for a few stray showers, it’s going to be a quiet weekend with above normal temperatures.

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Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Turning warmer and more humid

Updated: Nov. 3, 2022 at 3:26 PM EDT

By Jamie Arnold

Today is going to be a beautiful day with highs in the lower 70s. A few locations will push for the mid 70s under mostly sunny skies.

Weather Workshop

Daylight saving time ends this weekend, but where did this idea come from?

Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 6:33 PM EDT

By Matt Bullock

As a new month begins, daylight saving time will soon end.

Headlines

FIRST ALERT: Simultaneous November hurricanes

Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 5:23 PM EDT

By Jamie Arnold

Tracking Lisa and Martin.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Skies turn brighter to end the work week

Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 3:51 AM EDT

By Andrew Dockery

Sunshine returns with brighter skies to end the work week. While we're cooler than the previous couple of days, it's still warmer than where we should be in early November.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Mild and dry for the rest of the week

Updated: Nov. 1, 2022 at 3:52 PM EDT

By Jamie Arnold

An isolated shower will be possible this morning before we say goodbye to the extra clouds and rain chances for the rest of the work week.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Cloudy Halloween, rain chances remain low for Trick-or-Treating

Updated: Oct. 31, 2022 at 7:56 AM EDT

By Andrew Dockery

More clouds today but remaining dry for those trick or treat plans! Andrew has the First Alert to just a slim rain chance for the day ahead.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Clouds sticking around for Sunday, with a chance for stray showers

Updated: Oct. 30, 2022 at 10:04 AM EDT

By Matt Bullock

We’re expecting a bit drier conditions for today but still cannot rule out an isolated sprinkle.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Cloudy with on and off light drizzle showers throughout the weekend

Updated: Oct. 29, 2022 at 5:16 PM EDT

By Matt Bullock

Not the prettiest weather this weekend, cloudy skies with keep our temperatures cooler than normal.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Cloudy & cool weekend ahead

Updated: Oct. 28, 2022 at 10:47 AM EDT

By Andrew Dockery

The weekend will be cloudy & cool for any outdoor plans. It will feel like fall with highs in the upper 60s to lower 70s.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Clouds and cooler temperatures hang around through the weekend

Updated: Oct. 27, 2022 at 3:41 PM EDT

By Jamie Arnold

Cooler air will filter in behind the cold front, leading to a nice and comfortable end to the work week.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Cooler, fall finish on the way to end the week

Updated: Oct. 26, 2022 at 3:20 PM EDT

By Jamie Arnold

Temperatures will be at their warmest today with highs near 80°. An approaching cold front will bring a rain chance that is light and slim today.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Wednesday will be the warmest day of the week

Updated: Oct. 25, 2022 at 3:26 PM EDT

By Jamie Arnold

A Dense Fog Advisory is out for this morning. After a foggy morning, this afternoon will be lovely.

Headlines

FIRST ALERT: Watching two areas in the tropics

Updated: Oct. 24, 2022 at 3:33 PM EDT

By Jamie Arnold

Watching two areas in the Atlantic for development.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Tranquil and mild week ahead

Updated: Oct. 24, 2022 at 3:16 PM EDT

By Jamie Arnold

A warmer week with plenty of sunshine. The cold front will arrive Wednesday, bringing our only slim rain chance for the work week.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Temperatures warming up above normal later this week

Updated: Oct. 23, 2022 at 5:09 PM EDT

By Matt Bullock

Temperatures will slowly warm up throughout the week

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Getting warmer this weekend with clouds increasing tonight

Updated: Oct. 22, 2022 at 5:13 PM EDT

By Matt Bullock

Temperatures continue to slowly creep back up this weekend. We’ll continue to get warmer next week.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Milder temperatures but more clouds this weekend

Updated: Oct. 21, 2022 at 3:33 PM EDT

By Jamie Arnold

As we go through the weekend, temperatures will climb. A few more clouds are expected on Sunday.

Headlines

FIRST ALERT: Another chilly morning, slowly warming up to end the week

Updated: Oct. 20, 2022 at 3:45 AM EDT

By Andrew Dockery

Another chilly morning before we warm up to end the work week.

Headlines

October hurricanes are uncommon in S.C. but ones that do come are memorable

Updated: Oct. 19, 2022 at 6:02 PM EDT

By Matt Bullock

Historically, October brings a busy hurricane season, and some of the most memorable storms.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Another cold and frosty night ahead

Updated: Oct. 19, 2022 at 2:59 PM EDT

By Jamie Arnold

It's a chilly start to the day with frost inland. As we head into the afternoon, temperatures will remain cool, especially for this time of year.

Headlines

FIRST ALERT: First frost of the season on the way for many

Updated: Oct. 18, 2022 at 3:35 PM EDT

By Jamie Arnold

Here comes the cold air! A Frost Advisory is out for the area for Wednesday morning and another is likely for Thursday morning.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Warm Monday ahead of strong cold front

Updated: Oct. 17, 2022 at 4:34 AM EDT

By Jamie Arnold

We’ll have a beautiful Sunday forecast in store for you. Enjoy it while it lasts because temperatures will be falling this week

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Nice weekend on tap, big changes next week

Updated: Oct. 15, 2022 at 9:48 AM EDT

By Andrew Dockery

What a beautiful weekend on tap for any outdoor plans.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Mild weekend on the way, fall cold snap next week

Updated: Oct. 14, 2022 at 2:59 PM EDT

By Jamie Arnold

The cold front is bringing in a beautiful forecast for today and the weekend! Visit our First Alert Weather App through the weekend for any outdoor plans!

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Sunny and pleasant through the weekend

Updated: Oct. 13, 2022 at 3:40 PM EDT

By Jamie Arnold

Rain chances continue before daybreak this morning before we see those chances turn isolated. The cold front will provide a beautiful weekend.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Quick hitting rain and storms move in overnight

Updated: Oct. 12, 2022 at 4:04 PM EDT

By Jamie Arnold

We're giving you the First Alert to our next round of showers & storms as the cold front arrives on Thursday.

Hurricane Coverage

FIRST ALERT: Tropical Storm Karl forms in the Gulf of Mexico

Updated: Oct. 11, 2022 at 5:39 PM EDT

By Andrew Dockery

Tropical Storm Karl formed Tuesday afternoon in the southern Gulf of Mexico.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Mostly cloudy and mild Wednesday with rain to follow by Thursday

Updated: Oct. 11, 2022 at 3:32 PM EDT

By Jamie Arnold

Clouds increase through the middle of the week with rain chances returning on late Wednesday and into Thursday.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Clouds sticking around through most of the work week

Updated: Oct. 10, 2022 at 2:07 PM EDT

By Jamie Arnold

Temperatures will be feeling like fall this week and looks to continue for most of the month as well.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Fall-like weekend on tap

Updated: Oct. 8, 2022 at 4:39 PM EDT

By Andrew Dockery

Have plans for this weekend? Beautiful weather is on tap!

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Picture perfect fall weekend on the way

Updated: Oct. 7, 2022 at 2:47 PM EDT

By Jamie Arnold

Have weekend plans? We have a lovely weekend forecast for you and those plans.

Hurricane Coverage

Huntington Beach State Park reopens nearly one week after Ian hit

Updated: Oct. 6, 2022 at 7:12 PM EDT

By Corinne McGrath and WMBF News Staff

Huntington Beach State Park opened up its gates to visitors on Thursday, nearly a week after Hurricane Ian caused extensive damage to the state park.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Warm end to the work week

Updated: Oct. 6, 2022 at 3:23 AM EDT

By Andrew Dockery

If you have been looking for warmer weather, today and tomorrow are for you.

Hurricane Coverage

Hurricane Ian causes over $13 million in damage to North Myrtle Beach buildings

Updated: Oct. 5, 2022 at 7:28 PM EDT

By Ale Espinosa and Kristin Nelson

North Myrtle Beach crews have determined how much damage Hurricane Ian caused to buildings in the city.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Warming through the week, cold front brings beautiful weekend

Updated: Oct. 5, 2022 at 6:27 AM EDT

By Andrew Dockery

Our temperatures climb the next few days with highs in the upper 70s to end the work week. Have weekend plans? Andrew says the forecast looks perfect with another cold front arriving.

Hurricane Coverage

Crews remove shrimp boat from Myrtle Beach after being washed ashore during Ian

Updated: Oct. 4, 2022 at 11:17 PM EDT

By S.E. Jenkins and Kristin Nelson

It took crews about two hours to get the boat loose and back out into the waters.

Weather

FIRST ALERT: Tropical Depression 12 forms, additional development possible in the Caribbean

Updated: Oct. 4, 2022 at 10:58 PM EDT

By Andrew Dockery and Jamie Arnold

There's two chances of development in the Atlantic we will watch this week. For now, enjoy the fall weather.

Hurricane Coverage

Army Corps of Engineers surveys Pawleys Island beach after Ian

Updated: Oct. 4, 2022 at 7:29 PM EDT

By Rey Llerena

The Town of Pawleys Island is continuing their efforts to recover after Hurricane Ian brought several feet of storm surge, damaging the area’s beaches.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Turning milder through the end of the week

Updated: Oct. 4, 2022 at 3:01 PM EDT

By Jamie Arnold

Sunshine returns today with cooler temperatures. We're 10 degrees colder today than where we should be for this time of year.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Brighter skies, but still cool

Updated: Oct. 3, 2022 at 3:47 PM EDT

By Jamie Arnold

Cloudy, cool and breezy to kick off the work week. The next couple of days will feel like fall here in the area.