SAVANNAH, Ga. () — Scattered passing showers are expected Sunday night through late Monday, we are also tracking coastal flooding each high tide.
Sunday’s forecast ushered in significant rain, prompting a Flash Flood Warning for Chatham County during midday. Rapid rainfall totals of two to three inches caused street flooding in highly populated areas like Savannah and Pooler.
A Coastal Flood Advisory is active until 9 PM tonight, predicting minor flooding and saltwater inundation with each high tide this week. The moon nearing its closest orbital point, combined with a full moon on Tuesday, will result in king tides. A consistent onshore flow will further contribute to rising water levels.
Overnight from Sunday into Monday, passing showers are anticipated, with peak rain chances early Monday. Areas prone to poor drainage could face flooding from the heavy rain. However, drier air is expected to move in, allowing for some sunshine by afternoon, while isolated passing showers may persist until Tuesday morning.
Midweek will briefly see high pressure taking over, bringing predominantly dry weather and warmer conditions. Afternoon temperatures are set to climb into the mid to high 80s, and a few inland areas may approach 90°.
By the week’s end, a cold front will introduce some changes. Current forecasts are uncertain about the exact timing of the front’s arrival or the rainfall it will bring. There is a 20% chance of showers and storms late Wednesday, with increased storm likelihood from Thursday into Friday. Post-front, robust northeasterly winds are expected to cut off rain chances and bring cooler air.
Tracking the Tropics
The tropical wave under observation has been designated as Invest 95-L, facilitating computer model analysis. It has a 70% likelihood of developing over the next seven days, with forecasts indicating it will initially move westward towards the Leeward Islands before likely turning northward, away from the US East Coast.
There is plenty of time to monitor for changes, but there are currently no imminent tropical threats to the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.
