MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Yesterday’s main weather headline was abnormally warm temperatures. Lumberton tied the high-temperature record for November 6 at 85 degrees, this record set back in 2022. Today’s headline is the rain.
Excessive rainfall began yesterday evening in the Midlands and more than 13.5 inches of rain in Saint Matthews (Calhoun County) in a little more than 12 hours (as of 5 a.m.). Rainfall for our region has been manageable and not as heavy. Rainfall will continue to be widespread through the morning, scattered in the afternoon, and isolated during the evening. Highs will be in the mid-70s.
Rain will likely be close to 0.5″ along the coast and borderbelt. The Pee Dee has a higher chance of seeing more rain around 1-1.5″. Rainfall records are likely safe for today with records around 1.7″, 1.5″, and 2″ for North Myrtle Beach, Florence, and Lumberton, respectively.
Rain will not continue into the overnight hours. The rain is expected to end between 7-9 p.m. which is good news for the CCU and App State game in Brooks Stadium tonight. Kickoff is at 8 p.m. with temperatures around 70.