TODAY’S WEATHER FORECAST: Sunday August 2nd

Brunswick County Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 11am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. High near 86. South wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Low around 75. Southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday
Showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. High near 85. South wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 75. South wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. High near 86. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.

Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Columbus County Forecast

Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Horry County Forecast

Beach Hazards Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
500 AM EDT Sun Aug 2 2026

BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING…

* WHAT…Strong south to north longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected.

* WHERE…In  South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.

 * WHEN…Today.

* IMPACTS…Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas.

  It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.

Today
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2pm. High near 87. Heat index values as high as 100. South wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.