Mud, rain & lightning: CCMF bracing for Myrtle Beach weather. Here's what to expect
Carolina Country Music Festival (CCMF) fans preparing for a weekend out in their chicest shoes may want to reconsider. With rainy conditions expected through the weekend, the festival is preparing for muddy grounds.
'We're thinking it's more of a Crocs and flip flops weekend!' the City of Myrtle Beach wrote on Facebook.
On Thursday afternoon, the city's Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism Department spread mulch to level festival grounds and soak up this weekend's rain.
Beyond the preventative mulch, CCMF has a mixture of sand and gravel on hand to remedy muddy conditions throughout the weekend.
While some rain might put a damper on some of the festival excitement, inclement weather could hold up the festivities. According to a city spokesperson, if lightning strikes within 8 miles of CCMF, the venue has to be cleared for 30 minutes.
In addition to on-site announcements, attendees can stay up to date on announcements and weather alerts through the CCMF app.
The National Weather Service (NWS) predicts the area will likely see showers and thunderstorms Thursday night. Mostly cloudy with a low around 71 degrees Fahrenheit, there's a 60% chance of precipitation.
The CCMF grounds may be muddy Friday, but chances of precipitation are low. Festivalgoers can expect a high near 85 F and mostly cloudy skies as the sun gradually comes out through the day. At night temperatures could drop to around 74 F.
Saturday will be mostly sunny with a high near 89, though there's a 40% chance of precipitation. If there are showers and thunderstorms, they'll likely come after 2 p.m. and continue through the night. Temperatures at night are expected around 74 F with a 50% chance of rain.
Showers and thunderstorms will likely return on Sunday, mostly after 2 p.m. During the day the high will be around 87 F with a 70% chance of precipitation. At night the chance of precipitation falls to 60% with a low around 73 F.
The latest NWS forecast is available here.
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