After a string of steamy summer days, Savannah and the surrounding Coastal Empire got a break from the usual heat thanks to northeast winds and cloud cover, keeping Sunday’s high temperatures around 10 degrees below average. While storms took their time arriving, they eventually developed north of the Altamaha River, bringing minor flooding in some areas. With a stationary front parked over the region, more rounds of showers and storms are expected through midweek—just as the tropics begin to stir.
Sunday Weather Recap: Cooler, Cloudier, Wetter
Sunday began cloudy and mild, especially after early morning storms over the Lowcountry cleared out. By late afternoon, storms slowly pushed northward from south Georgia, with some areas experiencing brief localized flooding due to already saturated ground. Thankfully, most of the storm activity weakened as it moved north.
Sunday Night Forecast: Scattered Showers, Coastal Storms at Sunrise
Heading into Sunday evening, expect scattered showers and a few storms, especially near I-95 and the immediate coastline. Activity should wind down overnight, though one more early round of rain is possible around sunrise Monday for the coast.
Monday Outlook: More Storms and Below-Normal Temperatures
The same stationary front lingering over the area will bring more scattered storms on Monday. Morning showers will give way to afternoon downpours, particularly with the help of daytime heating. Once again, high temperatures will stay below average, topping out in the mid-80s.
The weather pattern is expected to shift back to typical summer heat and humidity by midweek, with daily afternoon storms likely through Thursday.
Extended Forecast: Daily Storms Through Thursday
Tuesday to Thursday: With the front still nearby and rising heat, expect scattered storms each day. These will mainly pop up in the afternoon and early evening hours, typical of summer in the Southeast.
Temperatures will gradually rise back into the upper 80s and low 90s, along with higher humidity levels.
Tropical Update: Three Systems on the Radar
The Atlantic hurricane season is starting to come alive, just in time for August’s peak. Here’s what’s currently being monitored:
1. Tropical Storm Dexter
Formed Sunday night off the North Carolina coast
Winds at 45 mph
Expected to remain offshore and not impact land
2. Tropical Wave off Africa
Near-zero chance of development in the next 48 hours
40% chance of development over the next 7 days
Still too early to track seriously, as it lacks a defined center and is battling dry air and Saharan dust
3. Potential Southeast U.S. Coastal System
A weak area of low pressure may form east of Georgia and the Carolinas
20% chance of developing into a depression or named storm within 7 days
Forecast confidence remains low for now
Savannah and the Coastal Empire are getting a rare summer cooldown thanks to stalled weather patterns and cloud cover—but storm chances remain high through the week. Meanwhile, the tropics are heating up, with Tropical Storm Dexter already in play and more systems under watch. Stay weather-aware, especially with daily storms and the potential for tropical developments as the peak of hurricane season approaches.
