Grand Strand set for mid-week warm-up before strong weekend cold front

Residents and visitors across the Grand Strand and North Myrtle Beach area can expect a noticeable shift in weather conditions this week, transitioning from a mid-week warming trend into the coldest weather of the autumn season so far by the weekend.

Through Friday, temperatures will steadily increase across the region. Coastal areas will see high temperatures reaching the low-to-mid 80s alongside rising humidity, while inland locations could reach the mid-to-upper 80s, with a few spots potentially approaching 90 degrees on Thursday or Friday afternoon. Conditions will remain generally pleasant and clear for outdoor plans, golf rounds, and evening activities earlier in the week.

A strong cold front is projected to arrive Friday evening, bringing a sharp end to the unseasonable late-summer heat. Behind the front, winds will shift to the northwest, bringing brisk and breezy conditions throughout the day on Saturday. Afternoon highs on Saturday and Sunday are expected to stay capped in the upper 60s across the coastal and inland communities.

Sunday morning will bring the coldest temperatures of the period. Inland counties across the Pee Dee and Grand Strand region are forecast to drop into the low-to-mid 40s, while coastal areas in and around North Myrtle Beach will see early morning lows in the upper 40s to near 50 degrees.

Residents planning weekend outdoor activities, fall festivals, or trips to local pumpkin patches should prepare for windier, cooler conditions and keep autumn jackets or warmer layers handy starting Friday evening.