Freeze watch issued for Myrtle Beach area

Freeze watch issued for Myrtle Beach area

                                       A freeze watch is in effect from late Tuesday until likely Thursday morning for the Myrtle Beach area as temperatures plummet again, according to forecasters with the National Weather Service in Wilmington, N.C.

The freeze watch was issued through 8 a.m. Wednesday, but forecasters said a freeze warning is likely to be issued for Thursday morning. Temperatures are expected to be 30 to 34 degrees between 4 to 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, which will likely damage any tender or sensitive vegetation and early spring crops.

A chilly rain is expected Tuesday in the Myrtle Beach area as a low pressure offshore moves northeast, forecasters said. The rain will end late Tuesday, but a Canadian high pressure will move into the area from the west bringing with it at or below freezing temperatures early Wednesday and Thursday.

Forecasters said freezing temperatures will be more likely in the inland areas while along the coast temperatures will remain cold.

“There appears to be no mitigating factors for a significant late season freeze,” meteorologist wrote in their forecast discussion.

Forecasters also will monitor low relative humidity values, which are expected to be between 25 to 35 percent Wednesday and Thursday, which means residents should use extreme caution with any outdoor burning.