FIRST ALERT: Cloudy Friday, scattered storms through the weekend

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Our break from the storm chances didn’t last long with this active weather pattern. We’re giving you the First Alert to scattered storms through the weekend. A few storms have the potential to bring strong winds, frequent lightning and heavy rain.

TODAY

Clouds will increase throughout the day, but rain chances remain slim.

As we head into the late afternoon and evening hours, we only expect a few showers to develop. Highs will climb into the upper 70s to lower 80s despite the increasing cloud cover throughout the day.

Highs will climb into the upper 70s today as clouds thicken up. We'll reach the upper 70s to... — Highs will climb into the upper 70s today as clouds thicken up. We'll reach the upper 70s to lower 80s today.(WMBF)

WEEKEND STORM CHANCES

Our next system will bring a higher humidity and plenty of moisture into the Carolinas for the upcoming weekend.

A few strong storms on Saturday afternoon can't be ruled out. We'll keep rain chances at 60%... — A few strong storms on Saturday afternoon can't be ruled out. We'll keep rain chances at 60% with scattered showers and storms throughout the day.(WMBF)

Rain chances will be in the forecast through the entire weekend as the low pressure system moves across the area. Expect mostly cloudy skies throughout the weekend with scattered showers off and on throughout the day. The latest data this morning suggests the best chances look to arrive during both afternoon and evening hours for Saturday and Sunday.

There's a LEVEL 2 risk of a strong storm or two through Saturday afternoon. Wind and rain will... — There's a LEVEL 2 risk of a strong storm or two through Saturday afternoon. Wind and rain will be the main threats in any strong storm that develops.(WMBF)

The Storm Prediction Center has highlighted Saturday afternoon and evening, for the potential of a couple strong storms bringing the threat of strong winds, heavy rain and frequent lightning.

Wind and rain will be the main threats in any strong storm that develops. The tornado threat... — Wind and rain will be the main threats in any strong storm that develops. The tornado threat is greater down across the LowCountry.(WMBF)

At this point, this system doesn’t scream widespread severe weather. An isolated strong storm or two cannot be ruled out, but the weekend looks just wet and stormy from time to time.

We'll keep rain chances in the forecast for the second half of the weekend. There's a 60%... — We'll keep rain chances in the forecast for the second half of the weekend. There's a 60% chance of scattered activity through the weekend.(WMBF)

As we head into Sunday, we’ll hold onto the elevated chance of showers and storms at 60%. There’s enough lift to support showers and storms through most of the day with mostly cloudy skies. While no day this weekend will be a washout, we will see waves of showers and storms passing through the area from time to time.