SAVANNAH, Ga. — Thursday afternoon brought a warm and humid atmosphere to the Savannah area, with temperatures soaring into the upper 70s and lower 80s. These unseasonably high temperatures were felt across most locations.

This warm air clashing with cooler ocean waters resulted in the formation of dense sea fog along the coastline. This fog is expected to persist into the early hours of Friday morning.

Drivers should be prepared for severely reduced visibility, with some areas experiencing visibility close to zero. It is advisable to use low-beam headlights to navigate safely through the foggy conditions.

Looking ahead to Friday afternoon, residents can expect a mix of clouds and sunshine, accompanied by continued warm temperatures. Forecasts suggest that highs will once again reach the upper 70s to lower 80s, approaching the record high of 82°F for November 21, set back in 2011.

This near-record warmth is predicted to extend into Saturday, just before a cold front makes its way through the southeastern United States, bringing a shift in the weather pattern.

A few isolated showers or storms are possible along the frontal boundary Saturday afternoon, but most locations will miss out on significant rainfall totals.

Sunday afternoon will be mainly dry once the cold front moves further south and also off of the coast. Temperatures will only become slightly cooler because the airmass is originating off of the Pacific Ocean.

Forecast highs on Sunday will be in the mid 70s. Normally Savannah should be in the upper 60s for this point in November. 

Early next week will be a continuation of the mild pattern that will set up on Sunday. High temperatures Monday through Wednesday will warm into the mid and upper 70s.

A cold front will start to approach the region on Wednesday and will bring us a few isolated showers. More storms are possible on Thanksgiving as the cold front moves through the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.

Afternoon high temperatures will be in the lower to middle 70s on Thanksgiving Day. 

Cooler and drier air will start to settle into the southeast on Friday in time for Black Friday shopping. The day will feature a partly to mostly sunny sky with cooler temperatures in the 60s. The breeze will be strong at times, making conditions feel cooler. 

Drought Update

This Thursday, the National Drought Mitigation Center, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released the weekly drought monitor update.

Moderate (D1) and severe drought (D2) areas in the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry have expanded in size. Southern portions of Bacon and Wayne County are included in an extreme drought (D3). 

As the drought levels become more severe, we will begin to notice the impacts locally to reduced water supply and a greater wildfire risk. Drought conditions are expected to continue and expand through the winter across the southeastern U.S. 

Both official National Weather Service reporting sites are well below normal on rainfall for 2025 and on rainfall season to date.

Savannah is 2.17″ below normal year to date on rainfall. For fall, September through November, Savannah is 5.59″ below normal season to date.

Alma is 7.16″ below normal year to date on rainfall. For fall, September through November, Alma is 5.85″ below normal season to date.