In Savannah, Georgia, residents can look forward to a sun-drenched Saturday, promising a delightful day to be outdoors. Despite a chilly start in the morning, temperatures are expected to rise comfortably into the mid-70s by the afternoon. While the breeze might add a slight chill, the abundant sunshine will provide warmth and enjoyment. However, due to the combination of low humidity, ongoing drought conditions, and the breezy weather, there’s an elevated risk of fires today.

As we move into Sunday, expect an increase in cloud cover while temperatures hover in the low to mid-70s once again. A weather system approaching from the west could bring isolated showers late in the afternoon and into the evening.

The new week begins with scattered rain on Monday, leading to intermittent showers throughout Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday as the lingering system takes its time moving through. During this period, temperatures will cool slightly, with highs around 70 degrees on Monday, then dropping into the mid to upper 60s midweek.

By Friday, the weather system is anticipated to depart, making way for the return of sunshine and concluding the week on a bright note. Nevertheless, keep your jackets and umbrellas within reach; they’ll be necessary for the cooler and damp days before the skies clear up again.

In the Tropics…

Tropical Storm Melissa is currently making its way through the central Caribbean Sea, and meteorologists predict it will soon intensify into a hurricane. The conducive conditions of warm ocean waters and minimal wind shear could allow it to rapidly escalate into a major hurricane, potentially reaching Category 3 status or higher over the weekend. Melissa’s slow movement poses a significant threat, as it may unleash torrential rains—up to 35 inches—on Jamaica, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic. This could lead to severe flooding and landslides, particularly in mountainous areas. The storm is expected to move toward Jamaica before gradually veering toward eastern Cuba and the Bahamas early next week. Fortunately, with Melissa’s anticipated northward turn toward Bermuda post-Bahamas, the United States remains out of its projected path.