Myrtle Beach area under an ‘extreme heat’ threat. When will we see relief?

The beaches this weekend may not be as packed as they were over the Fourth of July, but visitors can expect the weather to be just as hot if not hotter.

Those heading to the Myrtle Beach area this weekend should prepare to sweat as the Grand Strand could see an extreme risk (the highest category) of heat-related impacts Thursday through Saturday, according to the National Weather Service’s Heat Risk tool.

An extreme heat risk is defined as a rare or long-duration of extreme heat with no overnight relief affecting anyone without cooling and hydration as well as health systems, industries and infrastructure…

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