SAVANNAH, Ga. – Get ready for another sweltering day in the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry! Today, high temperatures are set to soar into the low to mid-90s, with the heat index making it feel like a scalding triple-digit experience. Prepare for scattered showers and thunderstorms to bubble up this afternoon and evening. We’re under a low-end risk of severe weather, which means a few thunderstorms might escalate, unleashing destructive wind gusts exceeding 60 mph. Closer to the shoreline, there’s a low to medium risk of excessive rainfall. If a storm happens to linger, it could pour down torrential rain, causing ponding on streets and potentially minor flooding. As night falls, a few showers and storms could persist before we start to see conditions gradually clearing.
As Monday rolls in, expect a shift towards hotter and notably drier weather. Temperatures are predicted to climb into the sizzling upper 90s, with heat index readings soaring past 105°. While isolated thunderstorms may briefly pop up during the afternoon and evening, the likelihood of widespread rainfall remains minimal. There’s no anticipated threat from severe weather or excessive rainfall to begin the workweek.
By Tuesday and Wednesday, the stalled front will have moved north, ushering in even more intense heat and drier conditions. Only a rare shower is expected, with many places threatening to hit or even exceed the sweltering 100° mark in the afternoon. These temperatures are tantalizingly close to the historic highs of 102° from 1949 and 103° in 1993. The hot, humid, and largely dry trend is set to persist through Thursday and Friday. However, as we approach next weekend, moisture is anticipated to make a comeback, raising the probability of rain once more.
In terms of tropical activity, the Atlantic remains calm for now, with no developments brewing. We will, however, keep a vigilant watch as the peak of hurricane season nears.