SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season is here. National forecasters are predicting a near-average season, with the possibility of 12 to 17 named storms. Five to nine of those are expected to develop into hurricanes, with one to four becoming major hurricanes. Storm Team 3 is On Your Side …

Savannah, GA ~ Still a tropical storm tonight, Arlene is expected to weaken over the weekend. Arlene is the first tropical storm of the season. Tropical Depression Two formed Thursday afternoon in the Gulf of Mexico. As it spins over the Gulf of Mexico, it has maximum sustained winds of 40mph. Gusts are up to …

June 1 may mark just the start of hurricane season, but this year’s hurricane names are already set.

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — The 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season begins in exactly one week on June 1st. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Climate Prediction Center have released their seasonal forecast – forecasting a near-average season. Their forecast calls for a near-average season …

This summer is shaping up to be a scorcher, according to long-range weather forecasts.

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Today is the last day of Heat Safety Week. As we end the week, let’s break down something you hear Storm Team 3 say all the time “Heat Index”. This will help you better understand one of the forecasting tools we use to show how dangerous heat can be. Heat Index […]

TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (WSAV) – We’re just two weeks away from the official start of hurricane season. After seeing storm activity locally in the past few years, the time to start planning is now by making all the typical preparations like stocking up on water, shelf-stable items and pet foods. For the City of Tybee …

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Summer heat safety week continues Thursday with ways to prepare for the heat and actions to take to protect yourself and your family. One of the easiest ways to stay safe from the heat is to know and pay attention to the forecast. This way you can plan your outdoor activities […]

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – In hot and humid conditions, body heat can build to dangerous levels. Heat is one of the leading weather-related killers in the United States. Heat can be very taxing on the body, and heat-related illnesses can happen with even a short period of exposure. Everyone is vulnerable to heat, …

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – We reached a high temperature of 90 degrees for the first time this year in Savannah last week. That day was just a quick reminder of the dangerous heat we all know is coming in just a few weeks. This is South Carolina’s Heat Safety Week to help you stay safe with […]