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SAVANNAH, Ga. — The arrival of a cold front on Sunday is expected to bring scattered showers and a temporary drop in temperatures as the new week begins.
On Saturday, residents of the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry experienced scorching heat, with temperatures soaring into the lower 90s.
The Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport matched its daily high record from 1967, reaching a sweltering 93 degrees.
Westerly winds ushered in drier air, significantly reducing humidity levels and creating conditions favorable for fire hazards.
As the cold front approaches, humidity levels will rise again, particularly during the cooler nighttime hours, due to increasing moisture.
Burn bans remain in place through the weekend, so continue not to set fires.
Sunday starts out muggy with southwesterly winds in advance of a cold front. Expect more clouds as we await the boundary.
A few passing showers with a rumble of thunder or two are possible, but don’t bank on any meaningful rainfall.
Cooler northwesterly winds develop in the front’s wake, ushering in a refreshing start to the week.
Morning lows dip into the 40s and 50s, while afternoons will be sunny with 70s. Northeasterly winds will be breezy at times Monday and Tuesday.
High pressure builds back in yet again, bringing the heat for the end of the week.
The next meaningful opportunity for rain would come from a cross-country storm system around the end of April.
