SAVANNAH, Ga. () — Monday was the hottest day of the year so far for Savannah at 100°F and a peak heat index of 112°F. This is the first time Savannah got to 100°F since June 23, 2022.

Many inland locations were even hotter with Baxley getting to 104°F and a peak heat index of 114°F. More heat is in the forecast for the rest of the week along with some shower and thunderstorm chances. 

A LOOK AHEAD

Tuesday afternoon is forecast to be another very hot and humid day. Afternoon highs will be in the mid to upper 90s with a few inland locations possibly getting to 100°F again. High humidity levels will lead to heat index values 105 – 115°F at times.

Heat advisories are already in place for Tuesday. Conditions will begin to cool off by the late afternoon as scattered showers and storms gradually become more widespread.

A few storms may be strong due to the heat providing ample fuel, but organized severe weather is not expected at this time. 

Rain and storm chances will be a little lower for Tuesday through Friday. Temperatures will remain in the mid to upper 90s. Heat index values will be over 105°F at times each day. 

A frontal boundary is forecast to settle in over the southeast by the weekend. This cold front will help to bring in elevated rain and storm chances over the weekend.

Temperatures will be close to normal to actually below normal Saturday, Sunday, and Monday with highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s. 

HEAT SAFETY

Be sure stay cool and hydrated while taking plenty of breaks in a cool place. It is also recommended to limit outdoor activity to the early morning hours and to the evening to avoid the peak heating hours.

Remember, it becomes harder for your body to cool off as the heat index rises because your body needs evaporating sweat to cool down. It becomes harder for evaporation to happen with extremely high humidity. 

TRACKING THE TROPICS

All is quiet across the Atlantic basin with no development expected over the next 5-7 days as of Monday evening.

Water temperatures in the main development regions are running close to normal if not slightly below normal, especially in the Caribbean Sea.