FIRST ALERT: Intense heat gives way to intense storms Today

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - The recent heat wave peaks today but comes to an end by the evening when strong to severe storms develop and move into the region. A HEAT ADVISORY is in effect for the entire region until 8 p.m. Most of us continue to sit in...

Storm damage reported across Cape Fear region

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A line of severe thunderstorms caused damage across Bladen, Columbus and Pender counties, according to reports by the National Weather Service. The first local storm report from the National Weather Service came in around 5 p.m., noting trees down in Tarheel. Trees down were also reported...

Weather Update for Sunday September 6, 2026

Columbus County News Weather Update for Sunday September 6, 2026. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. Trust Freedom Insurance to give you clear blue skies when it comes to home, car, boat, or whatever insurance you need. Let Freedom provide customized coverage to keep you and your family safe. Contact Freedom today at 910-640-2828!

Hot, humid day with strong storms expected

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW)– A Heat Advisory is in place until 8 p.m. The chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms continues tonight. There is a Severe Thunderstorm watch in effect until until 10 p.m. this evening. A cold front moves through cooling us closer to seasonal highs Sunday. We will see sunshine followed by increasing […]

Labor Day Weekend sees more heat and scattered rain and storms

The unofficial end-of-Summer weekend is here, and the weather is not looking ideal overall. On Saturday, it's another very hot day with sunshine early, then clouds later. Highs will be well into the 90s. Heat index numbers once again go above 105 degrees in many areas. It will not be...

FIRST ALERT: Intense heat gives way to intense storms Saturday

The recent heat wave peaks today but comes to an end by the evening when strong to severe storms develop and move into the region.

12-acre brush fire near Highway 50 in Little River fully contained, officials say

LITTLE RIVER S.C. (WPDE) — Horry County Fire Rescue responded to a brush fire near Highway 50 and Loblolly Avenue in Little River. The fire was reported at 12:28 p.m. and it was estimated at approximately 12 acres. An update at 5:05 p.m. said the fire is fully contained.

Storms return for portions of Labor Day Weekend

High temperatures will climb well above average, reaching the upper 80s along the coast and the mid to upper 90s inland. Combined with high humidity, heat index values will range between 105 and 109 degrees.

Heat continues into the weekend

The hot, humid weather will continue into the weekend. Tonight will be mainly clear, warm and muggy with low temperatures in the 70s. The heat will be back tomorrow with highs back in the 90s, and heat index values over 100. A Heat Advisory is in effect again tomorrow. We will see sunshine followed by increasing afternoon clouds, then a chance for thunderstorms late in the day and at night with a cold front. The front will linger in the area on Sunday, bringing scattered thunderstorms, but it will not be as hot with highs in the 80s to near 90. This break from the heat will continue into next week with highs in the 80s Monday and Tuesday. Some spots could warm back into the 90s by mid week. Another cold front on Thursday will keep it from getting too hot late next week.

Weather Update for Saturday September 5, 2026

Columbus County News Weather Update for Saturday September 5, 2026. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. Trust Freedom Insurance to give you clear blue skies when it comes to home, car, boat, or whatever insurance you need. Let Freedom provide customized coverage to keep you and your family safe. Contact Freedom today at 910-640-2828!

FIRST ALERT: Heat peaks, storm threat Saturday

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - We’re giving you the First Alert to another day of high heat and humidity with another heat advisory issued for today. Storm chances increase as we head into Saturday to kick off Labor Day weekend. TODAY. Expect another muggy start as you are heading...

Near record heat today

Actual temperatures will also be above average, reaching around 90° along the coast and climbing into the mid to upper 90s inland.

Sunny and hot this week

FIRST ALERT: New month, same heat

The WMBF First Alert Weather Team is giving you the First Alert to climbing temperatures this week. Heat index values will soar into the triple digits as we work through the first week of September.

Meteorological Summer Recap 2026

What were the temperature trends in the Grand Strand during Summer 2026?. How did the Pee Dee's temperatures change entering Meteorological Fall?. Why was high humidity persistent during Summer 2026 in the Carolinas?. Meteorological Summer is over, that is, the months of June, July and August. The Carolinas generally saw...

Columbus County Storm Cuts Power to 1,143 Homes, Snarls Whiteville Traffic

A fast-moving storm system tore through Columbus County on Saturday evening, knocking out power to more than 1,000 customers and disabling traffic signals in Whiteville that contributed to a vehicle collision at Washington Street and Powell Boulevard. Duke Energy reported that damage to major power lines caused the outage, with crews initially estimating restoration by 8:45 p.m. that night.

First week of September will come with higher-than-normal temperatures

Much of this week will feature very dry weather as high pressure remains firmly in control. That same area of high pressure will also help boost temperatures

A few more showers before a drier work week

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW)– Temperatures are in the lower and mid 70s this morning. High temperatures will be near normal in the 80s. We will see a mix of sun and clouds throughout the day, with a few rounds of showers along the coast this morning. A few isolated storm chances are possible across the area this afternoon. Tonight will be partly cloudy with stray shower chances. It will be warm and muggy with low temperatures in the 70s.

Brunswick County town sees driest six months on record

LONGWOOD, N.C. (WECT) - Despite recent heavy rainfall across North Carolina, parts of the southern coast remain gripped by a historic dry spell, with one Brunswick County town enduring its driest six-month period on record. Most of the state remains in some level of drought, with several counties stuck in...