News Summary
Savannah, GA is facing a scorching day with temperatures nearing 90 degrees, feeling closer to 100 with humidity. This hot weather coincides with the approach of Hurricane Erin, which poses high-risk beach conditions and dangerous rip currents. Residents are warned of these hazards and are advised to stay close to lifeguards while enjoying the beach. A cold front later in the week may bring some relief, but vigilance is necessary as the storm could intensify, affecting coastal areas.
Savannah, GA is bracing for a hot day as temperatures rise to near 90 degrees, but with the humidity, it will feel closer to 100 degrees this afternoon. This heat is expected to coincide with the approach of Hurricane Erin, leading to high-risk beach conditions as the hurricane advances towards the southeastern coast of the U.S.
Starting this morning, temperatures in Savannah are in the 70s and are projected to reach the mid-80s by noon and lower 90s later in the day. Light north winds blowing at 5 to 10 miles per hour will contribute to mostly sunny skies. However, building clouds by the coast are anticipated later in the afternoon, although no rain is expected today. Beachgoers should be cautious as dangerous conditions with a high risk of rip currents will persist due to Hurricane Erin’s influence.
The hurricane, currently classified as a Category Two storm, is expected to bring dangerous beach conditions for the next several days, with wave heights possibly reaching 5 to 7 feet. A Small Craft Advisory is in effect until Friday afternoon, warning that higher offshore waves are expected. Particularly hazardous rip currents are predicted for the period from Tuesday through Thursday night. Those venturing to the beach are advised to remain close to lifeguards and avoid entering the water beyond ankle depth.
Looking ahead, Thursday is predicted to be the warmest day of the week, with temperatures hitting the low to mid-90s. Isolated showers may develop in the afternoon into the evening. A cold front is expected to push into the area on Friday, bringing increased cloud cover and a greater chance of showers and thunderstorms. Morning isolated showers can be anticipated on Friday, with a higher probability of storms developing during the afternoon and early evening. Daytime highs on Friday are expected to drop to the mid to upper 80s, making it a cooler day compared to earlier in the week. The rain possibilities may disrupt Friday night football games for communities inland.
This cold front will linger into Saturday, continuing the potential for rain and resulting in high temperatures around the mid-80s. A slight reprieve from rain is forecast for Sunday, although temperatures will remain steady in the mid to upper 80s, before returning to lower 90s on Monday, with chances of isolated showers and storms persisting.
Although Hurricane Erin’s winds are not anticipated to impact Coastal Georgia or the Lowcountry significantly, its tropical storm-force winds extend 230 miles from the center, indicating the storm’s potential to affect the coastal area severely. As hurricane season continues, residents are encouraged to stay informed about Erin’s path and any additional systems. Notably, forecast models suggest Erin may intensify again and shift northeast in the coming days. Additionally, two other systems are being monitored off the west coast of Africa, with the first showing a 60% chance of tropical development and the other a 10% chance.
In summary, residents and visitors in Savannah, GA, are urged to prepare for extreme heat coupled with dangerous beach conditions as Hurricane Erin approaches. With local temperatures expected to fluctuate and the likelihood of inclement weather increasing throughout the week, vigilance is advised for all coastal activities.
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Additional Resources
- Savannah Now: Hurricane Erin Forecast
- Wikipedia: Hurricane Erin (2025)
- WSAV: Tracking Hurricane Erin
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Hurricane
- WJCL: Rip Currents and High Surf
- Google Search: Hurricane Erin
- WTOC: Tracking Hurricane Erin
- Google News: Hurricane Erin
- USA Today: NOAA Warns of Hurricane Erin
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