MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) – We’re giving you early warning for a windy and chilly Friday. If you have plans for the upcoming weekend, an autumnal stretch of weather will provide cool nights and comfortable afternoons on Saturday and Sunday.

TODAY

Our system from yesterday will continue to strengthen over the Atlantic today, increasing the wind field around it. As we are on the back of the system and clearing out throughout the day, expect breezy winds.

Make sure the kids wear the jacket when they leave school today. As we start the day in the 40s and 50s, the wind alone will make it cooler throughout the day.

Afternoon temperatures will reach the 60s today with a gusty breeze throughout the day. Wind gusts up to 30 mph will be possible at times today.

THIS WEEKEND

The wind will calm down as the weekend approaches and the weather remains seasonal with plenty of sunshine. Temperatures will start in the 40s Saturday and climb into the mid 60s with plenty of sunshine.

Expect a cool night Saturday night and Sunday morning, as inland temperatures drop into the upper 30s to near 40 degrees. Along the Grand Strand, temperatures will fall into the low-mid 40s. Despite the cold start, temperatures will rebound throughout the day on Sunday with skies remaining sunny.

NEXT WEEK

Temperatures will rebound into the mid 70s through early next week, but we want to give you the first warning of a sign of a major cooldown that is expected to end next week. It is REALLY EARLYbut some signs continue to point to afternoon temperatures in the upper 50s and lower 60s by the end of the week. A lot will change over the weekend from this forecast for next week. We will watch and wait.

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