A Weather Alert Day is in effect for Sunday, Mother’s Day. Strong to severe storms are possible with damaging winds and hail being the main hazards. The Grand Strand could see a few storms before noon but these would likely be non-severe. The severe threat will go up after 2pm and be highest from 4pm to 10 pm. Models are showing a broken line of storms developing over the eastern Carolinas in the afternoon. This line will progress towards the coast in the late afternoon to evening hours.
Showers and storms will also move in this evening. They could produce a few gusty winds, small hail and heavy rain but should not be as strong as what we’re expecting for tomorrow. Storms could linger overnight, especially at the beaches.
A cold front will slip offshore Monday afternoon and drop humidity levels and temps for Tuesday and Wednesday. Highs may be limited to the 70s both days with mostly sunny skies. Warmer air returns for the end of the week into the weekend but high pressure should keep us largely dry and quiet through Saturday.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, a few storms are possible. Lows 70 beaches, 68 inland.
Mother’s Day: Partly sunny, strong to severe storms possible in the afternoon and evening. Highs 82 beaches, 84 inland.
Monday: Partly cloudy with a slight chance for a shower. Highs in the low to mid 80s.