SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — A strong but slow moving system that has been producing numerous rounds of severe storms across the country will impact the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry on Monday.
Local Timing & Impacts
Heavy rain and gusty conditions are expected to be our primary concern. Sustained wind will be over 20 mph. Wind gusts in any severe storms that develop may be over 50 mph. There is a also low-end risk for isolated tornadoes to develop. The tornado risk is low, just not zero.
Heavy rain will lead to totals over one inch which may lead to localized flooding in areas with poor drainage.
Heavy rain and storms are projected to begin to move into our western counties in the early afternoon and will continue into the evening. Storms are expected to begin moving off of the coast by 9-10 p.m…