WSAV-TV (Savannah, GA)

2 days ago | wsav.com | Scott Roberts

The focus of the forecast today was the heat. Tonight, the focus will be the possibility of strong to severe storms. Severe storms are possible late this evening. Damaging wind gusts in excess of 50 or 60 mph will be the main concern. We are watching a cluster of storms that developed over North Carolina and is now moving through the Midlands, the Pee Dee, and Grand Strand of South Carolina now. Storms will likely be moving in after 10 or 11 PM in the north.

3 days ago | wsav.com | Scott Roberts

Tuesday afternoon was definitely a very hot and humid day. Afternoon highs topped out in the mid and upper 90s with heat index values approaching 110°F at times. More of this kind of summer heat is in the forecast for Tuesday. Along with the heat, some storms are also in the local forecast for Wednesday evening. Most of Wednesday will feature a mix of sun and clouds with temps in the upper 90s. Heat index values will be in excess of 105° at times.

3 days ago | wsav.com | Kaley Fedko

TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (WSAV) – Backlash is growing in the form of a petition to be presented to state lawmakers with nearly a thousand signatures in response to the Georgia Department of Transportation’s (GDOT) plan restructure Highway 80 into single lanes. Now Tybee Island Mayor Brian West has responded, and told WSAV the city does not have an official stance but is balancing both sides. “I’m here to serve the citizens of Tybee Island.

4 days ago | wsav.com | Kaley Fedko

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Savannah’s most iconic landmark, the Forsyth Fountain, is traveling 320 miles via truck to east Alabama for its first complete restoration in nearly 40 years. Savannah officials are calling the project “preventative maintenance” to keep the nearly 150-year-old monument operational and beautiful. It is now in the hands of restoration company Robinson Iron Corporation based out of Alexander City, Ala. Robinson Iron previously restored the fountain in 1988.

5 days ago | wsav.com | Hannah Evans

Another hot and humid day is ahead, with high temperatures climbing into the low to mid-90s and heat indices reaching the triple digits. If you’re spending time outdoors, be sure to stay hydrated and apply sunscreen, as the sunshine continues to dominate the forecast. This heat is being driven by a “high-pressure sandwich” — a setup where high-pressure systems from the north and east move in, trapping hot and dry air over our region.