This forecast highlights a shift from mild conditions to stormy weather on Saturday, followed by cooling and then warming trends. Key risks include damaging winds, minor tornado potential, and localized flooding. Here’s a breakdown:
Friday Night to Saturday (Jan 2-3)
- Overnight: Mild lows in upper 40s to lower 50s; increasing moisture brings a few showers.
- Morning: Passing showers.
- Afternoon/Evening: Widespread rain and storms after lunch, peaking 3-8 p.m. with heavy pockets (0.50-1.00″ totals, higher in thunderstorms).
- Risks: Strong/severe storms with damaging wind gusts primary; very low isolated tornado chance; poor-drainage flooding possible.
Sunday (Jan 4)
- Morning: Partly to mostly cloudy, chilly.
- Highs: Upper 50s to lower 60s with northerly winds.
- Storms taper off overnight.
Next Week (Jan 5-10)
- Monday: Near-normal lows/mids 60s.
- Tuesday-Friday: Well above normal, middle to upper 70s; mostly dry, stray showers possible.
Stay prepared for Saturday’s front—monitor updates from the National Weather Service (weather.gov/savannah) for real-time alerts. Planning outdoor activities in the Coastal Empire or Lowcountry?
