Savannah, Georgia — A coastal low moving through the region will maintain cold and breezy conditions, as well as the possibility of rain.
Friday was a cold day throughout the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry, with most places not exceeding 70°. Coastal flooding was also an issue, as US-80 was restricted between the Bull River Bridge and Tybee Island beginning at midday high tide. Following a morning round of rains, the weather remained gloomy, chilly, and breezy well into the afternoon. Northeasterly winds were also strong, with peak gusts of more than 30 mph along the beaches.
Tonight, anticipate a drenching rain to fall from east to west. Areas of consistent rain are more likely to occur along the coast, with lower rainfall rates west of I-95. The majority of the area should be able to withstand this rainfall without trouble, however certain areas may experience minor street flooding.
Saturday promises to be another dreary day with intermittent rain. Rain chances will be higher in the morning, with sporadic showers in the afternoon. The 12 p.m. high tide may cause modest saltwater flooding in low-lying locations, but don’t expect the same effects as Friday’s high tide. Winds will be 10-20 mph from the north, with gusts of up to 30 mph around the beaches.
Winds turning northerly will help to reduce coastal flooding concerns and allow moisture to progressively escape by the end of the weekend. We’ll see if wraparound moisture provides more rain Sunday, although rain chances remain around 20%.
Dry air moves in for the new week, bringing more sunshine and true Fall weather. Morning temperatures will be in the 50s and 60s, while afternoon highs will return to the 80s.
Tracking the Tropics
Subtropical Storm. Karen disintegrated after 5 p.m., and the short-lived system moved into colder water north of the Gulf Stream current. Tropical Storm Jerry remains weak and disorganized as it moves away from the Lesser Antilles. It will travel toward the Central Atlantic within the following three days.
There are currently no tropical threats to the Coastal Empire or Lowcountry.
