StormTeam 3: Extreme Heat Watch for coast Thursday

SAVANNAH, Ga (WSAV) – StormTeam 3 Meteorologist Alysa Carsley here. Let’s have a lovely Wednesday! A Heat Advisory has been issued for our coastal counties from 11am – 8pm today. Heat Index values will be up to 110°. Stay cool, hydrated, and limit time outside. An Extreme Heat Watch FOR THURSDAY has been issued for coastal […]

City of Savannah to open cooling centers amid extreme heat

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The City of Savannah is opening cooling facilities around the area due to a heat advisory in effect. The heat advisory is in effect Tuesday, August 11, from 11:00am to 8:00pm with similar conditions expected for the remainder of the week. Officials say heat index values...

StormTeam 3: Sizzling heat returns with Heat Advisory until 8pm

SAVANNAH, Ga (WSAV) – StormTeam 3 Meteorologist Alysa Carsley here. Let’s have a fabulous Tuesday! A Heat Advisory has been issued for our coastal counties from 11am – 8pm today. Heat Index values will be up to 110°. Stay cool, hydrated, and limit time outside. After a break last week in the sizzling summer heat […]

Warning for Florida and the Southeast: Torrential Rain, 50 MPH Winds and Flash Flooding Could Strike Popular Cities

Orlando, Florida — A stormy weekend is taking shape across Florida and the Southeast as tropical moisture pushes into the region, bringing widespread downpours, thunderstorms and a growing risk of localized flooding. Millions of residents and visitors could see outdoor plans disrupted as rounds of heavy rain move across the area.

Storm Team 3: Dangerously hot week ahead, tropics heating up

Very hot and humid afternoons are in the forecast this week.

No local concerns, but activity is picking up on the Atlantic

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Our below hurricane average season continues into the middle of August, but there are still areas of interest to keep track of in the Atlantic. There are three areas being monitored by the National Hurricane Center, but there is only one with a chance at developing this week.

Dangerous rip current warning for Georgia beaches today

Swimmers at beaches in Glynn and Camden counties face dangerous rip currents through late tonight, the National Weather Service says. What’s happening: Rip currents are fast-moving channels of water that pull away from shore and into deeper water. They can carry even strong swimmers away from the beach quickly.

Hot week ahead with isolated afternoon downpours

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - We’ll climb to about 90 degrees this afternoon followed by highs in the low to mid 90s. Heat index values will be just above 100 degrees. Isolated downpours will form during the afternoon and could linger into the evening, leading to localized flooding. Beach Forecast:...

Hannah's Saturday Evening Forecast

City of Savannah urges residents to sign up for ‘RAVE’ emergency alerts

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - As the Atlantic hurricane season continues, the City of Savannah is urging residents to sign up for its emergency notification system, RAVE Alert. The system is designed to distribute official notifications by text message, phone call, and email before, during, and after severe weather or public safety emergencies.

Storm Team 3: Storms likely Thursday through Sunday, heavy weekend rain

A more unsettled pattern with scattered showers and storms develops for the rest of the week and especially the weeeknd.

Rain could impact your weekend plans

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Happy Friday!. Today will likely be drier than yesterday, with isolated afternoon showers and storms west of I-95 during the mid-to-late afternoon hours. This evening will be mostly quiet with temperatures in the 80s and increasing cloud cover. Beach Forecast:. A few coastal showers will be...

Chances increase for a below-average hurricane season

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has increased the probability of a below-average Atlantic hurricane season from 55% to 75%, up from its May forecast. NOAA’s current outlook calls for seven to 13 named storms, two to six hurricanes and zero to two major hurricanes.

Scattered afternoon downpours, unsettled pattern continues

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) -I’d keep an umbrella around again today, with spotty morning showers followed by scattered thunderstorms midday through the afternoon. Highs will be near 90 degrees with a southeasterly breeze of 5 to 10 miles per hour. Storms will lose their energy closer to sunset, but localized flooding will be possible for a few communities.

Wednesday Forecast: Highs near 90°, few PM downpours ahead

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - You won’t need an umbrella this morning, but isolated downpours will once again pop up this afternoon into the evening. Highs will be near 90 degrees with a southerly breeze of 10 to 15 miles per hour. Storms will lose their energy after sunset, but localized flooding will be possible for a few communities.