SAVANNAH, Ga. — Brace yourself for a chilly weekend, with the possibility of rain making a return on Sunday.

This year’s Halloween was the coldest since 2012, as morning temperatures dipped into the 40s, and daytime highs hovered around the mid-60s. As night falls, expect temperatures to drop sharply under the influence of clear skies and light winds.

Overnight, temperatures are predicted to fall to the upper 30s and lower 40s, although the immediate coastal areas will remain slightly warmer at around 45°F. Some inland locations might experience a light frost on Saturday morning, but significant impacts are not anticipated.

Saturday promises plenty of sunshine and a pleasant day, with temperatures climbing to the mid to upper 60s for most. However, a fast-moving storm system will bring clouds and a chance of rain by Sunday.

This system is relatively weak, with its fronts losing momentum as they approach our area. Expect around a 20% chance of sporadic showers from midday Sunday into Monday morning. Neither day is expected to be a complete washout, and conditions should dry up by Monday afternoon.

Next week will be fairly quiet as high pressure builds in across the region. Rain chances will be near-zero much of the week. Mornings will start in the 40s and 50s, while afternoons will be mainly sunny with high temperatures reaching the 70s by midweek.

Tracking the Tropics

Melissa has officially transitioned into a post-tropical system as of the 11 a.m. advisory from the National Hurricane Center. It will affect Newfoundland tonight as a powerful hurricane-force system before moving across the North Atlantic this weekend.

 The system left behind a devastating and deadly path in the Caribbean, with Jamaica bearing the brunt of the impact. It was the third Category 5 hurricane of the season and the most impactful storm of the year.

There are currently no additional areas being monitored by the National Hurricane Center, and no tropical threats to the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.