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MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) – Just in time for the first day of the Carolina Country Music Fest, we’re giving you the first warning of increasing heat and humidity! The possibility of a few thunderstorms remains through Thursday.

TODAY

The humidity is noticeable as you step out the door this morning and will continue to rise throughout the day.

It will remain warm today with maximum temperatures around 30 degrees on the beaches. Inland, however,...
It will remain warm today with maximum temperatures around 30 degrees on the beaches. Inland, however, temperatures will rise to over 30 to under 35 degrees.(WMBF)

Temperatures will rise into the high 90s on the beaches and above 30 degrees inland. Temperatures will rise into the low 90s in some spots along I-95 today before the threat of a few storms in the afternoon.

According to the weather forecast for this afternoon, some storms are again possible and …
According to the weather forecast, some storms are possible again this afternoon and evening. The best chances are inland.(WMBF)

Similar to yesterday, the greatest storm danger is inland. We maintain the storm probability at 20% today.

CCMF FORECAST

Thursday, the opening day of the CCMF, will be very warm and humid. Afternoon temperatures will reach near 90 degrees on the beaches and near or just above 90 degrees inland. With very high humidity, the heat index will rise to over 90 degrees.

Here's what the radar might look like on Thursday. There will be a few storms, but this...
Here’s what the radar might look like on Thursday. There will be a few storms, but they won’t be widespread.(WMBF)

Due to the high humidity in the region, there will be isolated thunderstorms throughout the afternoon and evening, with the chance of rain increasing to 40%.

The latest data from this morning says storms will remain mostly inland through the late afternoon and evening. However, some storms may develop quickly with increased humidity. We’ll continue to refine this forecast later tomorrow. This is what it looks like in the evening hours of the first night.

Here's a look at Thursday for CCMF! There will be a few storms with temperatures in the...
Here’s a look at Thursday at CCMF! There will be a few thunderstorms and temperatures will be around 30 degrees when the first act takes the main stage.(WMBF)

A wave of drier air will ensure a rain-free period for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Humidity will drop briefly over the weekend, but temperatures will remain warm. If you’re heading to the festival, make sure you stay hydrated!

The rest of the weekend promises to be warm but dry as the cold front moves through the area.
The rest of the weekend promises to be warm but dry as the cold front moves through the area.(WMBF)

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