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SAVANNAH, Ga. () — While Wednesday brought a wave of showers and thunderstorms to the area, a shift toward drier and slightly cooler conditions is anticipated for Thursday and Friday.
On Wednesday, most areas recorded less than a quarter-inch of rain. However, certain spots experienced heavier downpours, with some locales receiving upwards of a half-inch, and a few nearing an inch, as indicated by VIPIR Radar data.
The showers and storms on Wednesday coincided with a cold front, ushering in cooler air from the southeast after enjoying a brief spell of days with temperatures climbing into the 70s.
By Thursday morning, temperatures are expected to dip into the low to mid-40s across the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. A few inland areas might see temperatures dropping to the upper 30s.
Thursday afternoon promises a mix of partly to mostly sunny skies, with seasonably warm temperatures reaching the low to mid-60s. This aligns with the typical mid-February high of 64°F.
Similar conditions are expected for Friday. Morning lows will be in the 30s and 40s with afternoon highs reaching the lower 60s.
The pattern will begin to change over the weekend as the next storm system moves into the southeastern U.S. Saturday morning will be a little milder than Friday with lows in the lower to middle 40s.
Saturday afternoon will experience an increase in cloud cover throughout the day. Even with more clouds, afternoon highs will be in the upper 60s to lower 70s. A few spotty evening showers are possible.
The bulk of the weekend rain and storms are expected to happen on Sunday. Heavy rain will be an concern at times and also there is a possibility of a few strong storms mixing in.
Temperatures on Sunday afternoon will warm into the upper 60s to lower 70s. That may provide enough energy to help produce a few isolated severe storms. However, any severe risk is very low at this time.
High rainfall rates at times, mainly in the evening, may lead to localized flooding concerns in areas with poor drainage. Rainfall totals will be between 1.00″ and 1.50″.
Mainly dry and warm weather will return next week as Sunday’s system exits and high pressure is able to build back onto the southeastern U.S.
High temperatures Monday through the latter part of the week are expected to remain in the upper 60s to lower 70s. Low temperatures during this time will be mild in the upper 40s to lower 50s.
