SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — On this second day of Georgia’s Severe Weather Preparedness Week, we are focusing on thunderstorm safety. While there are certainly times of the year when thunderstorms are more common than others, strong to severe thunderstorms and tornadoes have been recorded in every month in both Coastal Georgia and South Carolina. The […]

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Today is Day 1 of Severe Weather Preparedness Week. When we talk about severe weather, we normally look at the spring, but it can happen at any time of the year. In fact, we already had our first tornado of the year in January. Severe weather isn’t just confined to tracking […]

This month, skygazers will be treated to a once-in-a-civilization sight: a green comet named C/2022 E3 (ZTF) approaching Earth.

SAVANNAH, G.A. (WSAV) — A potent cold front moved across the gulf coast states yesterday and early this morning, bringing with it rounds of severe weather. Today, the cold front moves into the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. While the front will weaken somewhat, the severe threat remains. TIMELINE The morning will start off quiet with a […]

The National Weather Service of Jacksonville has confirmed that a tornado touched down northeast of Alma, near Bennett Still Highway in Bacon County. Initially, the tornado tracked northeastward for about 3 1/2 miles, crossing Dedge Farm Road and Mallard Road. The tornado then shifted east/northeastward passing Whip-poor-will Way and Crossing Oak Hill Church Road. It […]

The long reign of La Niña may soon be over.

Savannah, Ga (WSAV) – As we start a new month today, we can put this weather folklore to the test and see if the first 12 days of the year match up with the weather we experienced overall for that month. According to the folklore, the sunshine and above average temperatures we had on January […]

It’s no surprise that affordability remained a top concern among prospective homebuyers as mortgage rates spiked in 2022, but you still might may have a tough time guessing last year’s “hottest” ZIP codes, according to one study.

ATLANTA (WSAV) – Gov. Brian Kemp said two fatalities have been reported after a severe storm system swept through North and Central Georgia Thursday afternoon. “Unfortunately it’s been a tragic night and morning in our state,” Kemp told reporters Friday. The governor said the deaths include a 5-year-old killed by a falling tree and a […]

SELMA, Ala. (AP) — Rescuers raced Friday to find any survivors trapped in debris after tornadoes barreled across parts of the South in a system that killed at least nine people in Alabama and Georgia and inflicted heavy damage on Selma, a flashpoint of the civil rights movement. A better picture of the damage was expected to […]