Happy 4th of July. Enjoy the gorgeous weather
Last Updated on 3/20/2010
Published on 7/2/2009
By Clayton Stairs
cstairs@gtowntimes.com
If a cloudy day with sporadic rain appeals to you for the Fourth of July weekend, you are out of luck.
Because it is going to be delightful.
Folks who are grilling out, taking a trip to the beach, or enjoying one of the area's parades or other events outside will be enjoying beautiful weather.
Rick Kreitner, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Wilmington, N.C., and Ed Piotrowski, chief meteorologist at WPDE Channel 15 News, say this holiday will only be partly cloudy with very little chance of rain.
"This weekend will be typical summer weather, minus the usual afternoon thunderstorms," Piotrow-ski said. "It will be gorgeous."
Kreitner agrees.
"It will be a beautiful weekend to be outside," he said.
On the beach
Temperatures will be in the lower 90s inland as people enjoy the familiar smell of grilled burgers and dogs
It will be in the upper 80s on the beach at Huntington Beach State Park and on Pawleys Island during its annual July 4 parade.
Mike Lane, assistant park manager at the state park, says this holiday is always the busiest time of the year, especially on the beach.
"When it is sunny and warm, more people will come out to sit down by the beach and cool off," Lane said.
A warm breeze will be blowing a sweet scent of coconut suntan lotion while pretty girls in bikinis line the shore and gather on the decks of boats.
Boating
On the water, winds will be 10 to 15 knots and ocean waves will be around three feet high.
In Murrells Inlet for the Fourth of July Boat Parade, waters will be calm for owners of vessels decked out in red, white and blue.
Bob Hendrick, organizer of the parade for 26 years, says the beautiful weather forecast will make this year's event one of the biggest ever.
"We are looking forward to seeing a record turnout for the parade this year," Hendrick said.
Fireworks
And mostly clear skies will make fireworks over Georgetown and Murrells Inlet Saturday evening a glorious spectacle for miles around.
Chief Joey Tanner with the Georgetown City Fire Department is in charge of the fireworks in the city that follow the free Indigo Choral Society Concert on the lawn of the Kaminski House.
He said having good weather will offer spectators great visibility of the colors exploding in the sky.
The view is best from the Harborwalk and other areas around Georgetown Harbor.
"You'll be able to see and hear them all over town," Tanner said.
He reminds the public that Morgan Park will be closed at noon Saturday and parts of the loop around East Bay Park will be closed during the fireworks at around 9:30 p.m.
