Severe storms, high temps to hit Myrtle Beach SC area. Here’s when and what to expect

The Myrtle Beach area may experience severe weather Thursday, including high wind gusts and possible tornadoes.

You can also expect it to be hot and humid with temperatures reaching the mid-90s, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, North Carolina.

The weather comes when thousands will be in Myrtle Beach for the Grand Strand’s first PGA Tour tournament that begins Thursday, May 9, 2024, and runs through Sunday, May 12, 2024.

In addition, motorcyclists will begin making their way into the Myrtle Beach area for the Myrtle Beach Spring Bike Rally, which begins Friday, May 10, 2024.

The National Weather Service said the area could see a first round of thunderstorms Thursday morning and then again in the afternoon. The greater chance for severe weather is in the afternoon.

The storms could cause lightening and wind gusts up to 60 mph with pockets of wind damage or power outages. There also could be hail that is 1.5 inches in diameter.

Taking place at the Dunes Golf & Beach Club, one of Myrtle Beach’s most historic golf courses, the Myrtle Beach Classic tournament hopes to draw 40,000 people to the event.

Organizers have said that the weather may affect some days that spectators can watch the play.