SAVANNAH, Ga. — The week wrapped up with splendid weather across the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry, offering residents a delightful break from the usual chill.

The day started on a brisk note with temperatures dipping into the upper 40s to lower 50s. However, the afternoon brought a pleasant warmth, as temperatures climbed into the 70s and 80s.

As we head into the weekend, the forecast promises more typical seasonal weather, though some changes are expected by Sunday.

On Saturday, high pressure will continue to dominate the weather pattern. While some inland areas might see morning lows in the upper 40s, most places will begin the day in the lower 50s.

Throughout the afternoon, the sun will shine brightly, pushing temperatures up into the mid to upper 70s. A few spots further inland may even reach the lower 80s.

The overall weather setup will begin to change on Sunday. A cold front will approach the region throughout after sunrise. Conditions ahead of the front will be warm with afternoon highs reaching the lower 80s.

Some showers are possible along the front in the later afternoon and into the evening. A few isolated pockets of heavy rain are possible.

Showers will end by the late evening and overnight, but a few may linger into very early Monday morning.

The new week will start out again with a quiet weather patten with high pressure taking control again. With high pressure taking over again, high temperatures will be in the upper 70s to lower 80s.

No significant rain chances are in the forecast for next week.

TRACKING THE TROPICS

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring two areas of low pressure in the Atlantic basin for potential tropical development over the next several days.

A tropical wave located just north of South America currently has a low risk of developing into a tropical depression or tropical storm over the next 5-7 days. The environment over the Atlantic currently is not conducive for further development.

However, the environment over the Caribbean Sea will support further development of this system. Overall development chances are low (30%) but will increase next week once this system continues to move west into the Caribbean.

It is worth monitoring this system over the next week or so, however there is no threat to the U.S. at this time.

The second system that the NHC is watching is located about 700 miles east of New Jersey. It currently has a low (10%) chance of becoming a subtropical system over the next 5-7 days.

There is no threat to the U.S. or any land regardless of development of this system.