FIRST ALERT: Heat, humidity and pop up storms return this week

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - After a brief break, heat and humidity return this week along with the risk of pop-up showers and storms.

TUESDAY

Temperatures will continue to climb on Tuesday with afternoon readings ranging from the middle 80s at the beach to near 90 inland. Humidity will begin to increase as well and will set the stage for a pop-up shower or storm in the afternoon. Rain chances Tuesday will reach just 20%.

Temperatures continue to climb this week(WMBF)

REST OF THE WEEK

A hot, humid and slightly more active weather pattern will set up through the end of the week. Temperatures each day will climb to near 90 at the beaches and into the lower 90s inland. Humidity will also continue to increase. As a result, pop-up showers and storms will be possible each afternoon with daily rain chances averaging 30% to 40%.

This cold front helps increase rain chances late this week(WMBF)

Carolina County Music Festival doesn’t look like a washout by any means, but rain chances will increase towards the weekend. Expect the best coverage of rain to arrive Saturday, potentially turning drier for Sunday night.