SAVANNAH, Ga. () — Rain dominated the early portion of Saturday, but dry time returns for Sunday and Labor Day.
The Coastal Empire and Lowcountry received one to two inches of rain, with some areas experiencing heavier amounts. Although there was some local street flooding in known problematic areas, it was not as severe as other recent rainfall events.
Low pressure forming offshore has increased winds coming from the northeast. Expect breezy conditions occasionally on Sunday, and as a result, a Small Craft Advisory is in place for our waters until Tuesday.
Sunday and particularly Labor Day will see more periods of dryness. Expect mostly cloudy skies with a 30% chance of passing showers on Sunday, and a 20% chance of rain on Monday.
Guidance generally has rain chances around sunrise Sunday, and another round of passing showers during the afternoon and evening.
Rain chances on Labor Day will be minimal, mostly affecting areas south of I-16. Northeasterly winds bringing in dry air will reduce humidity levels and encourage more sunshine.
By the week’s end, temperatures will return to near-normal levels. Minimal rain is expected on Tuesday, with rain chances increasing to 30% on Wednesday and Thursday as a weak cold front passes through.
The weak cold front will bring a drop in humidity, leading to more sunshine and hotter afternoon temperatures.
The tropics are currently calm for our area. A tropical wave is projected to move off the African coast in the next 24 hours, with a 30% chance of development within the next week according to the National Hurricane Center.
Overall conditions across the Atlantic Basin are not hospitable for strong tropical development. Wind shear and dry air continue to limit thunderstorm activity for any system that emerges off of Africa.
There are no tropical threats to the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry at this time.
