SAVANNAH, Ga. – Today, residents of Savannah can anticipate the return of rain showers as a cold front approaches from the west. The day will begin on a dry note, but expect cloudiness to increase as the morning progresses. Temperatures this afternoon are set to climb into the low 80s across the area. As the front advances during the afternoon and evening, isolated to scattered showers are likely, along with the possibility of a few thunderstorms. By evening, the front will have passed, leading to clearer skies overnight. In its wake, much cooler air will settle over the region, with Monday morning temperatures dipping into the upper 40s to lower 50s.

Monday is expected to be distinctly cooler, with highs only reaching the low to mid 70s. However, the return of sunshine, thanks to high pressure building in, promises a pleasant start to the workweek. The weather on Tuesday and Wednesday will be sunny and seasonable, with temperatures nearing 80°F. A dry cold front is expected to pass through on Wednesday night. While it won’t bring any rain, it will usher in cooler temperatures, making the end of the week sunny but with a more pronounced autumnal feel.

For those eagerly awaiting genuine fall weather, this week’s forecast should be quite welcome!

IN THE TROPICS…

In the tropics, a tropical wave positioned a few hundred miles east of the Windward Islands is generating a substantial and persistent area of showers and thunderstorms. Recent satellite wind data indicates that while the system lacks a well-defined center of circulation, it is producing winds between 30 to 35 mph, primarily north and east of the wave axis.

While environmental conditions are expected to limit development over the next couple of days, the system is moving quickly westward at 20 to 25 mph and is forecast to bring heavy rainfall and gusty winds to the Windward Islands starting later today and continuing through Monday morning.

By mid to late week, conditions in the central Caribbean Sea are expected to become more favorable for development, and a tropical depression could form as the system slows down. Formation chance through 7 days: Medium (50%)