Savannah Braces for Record-Breaking Heat This Week

Storm Team 3 forecasts warmer, more humid afternoons ahead

Apr. 14, 2026 at 12:48am

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A vast, atmospheric landscape painting depicting a hazy, shimmering horizon under intense sunlight, with the scale of the natural environment dwarfing any visible structures or objects.As a heat wave settles over Savannah, the city's residents brace for record-breaking temperatures and the overwhelming power of the natural world.Savannah Today

Savannah, Georgia is expected to experience a prolonged stretch of record-breaking heat this week, with high temperatures reaching the upper 80s to lower 90s. The warm and humid conditions will start on Tuesday and continue through the weekend, with the hottest days expected on Friday and Saturday when record highs are possible.

Why it matters

The extended period of extreme heat and humidity poses risks for vulnerable populations, such as the elderly and those without access to air conditioning. It also increases the strain on the local power grid and can impact agricultural yields and outdoor activities.

The details

Monday afternoon was partly sunny and very warm, with highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s. Even warmer temperatures are expected for the rest of the week, with highs reaching the upper 80s to lower 90s. Tuesday morning will start with mild low temperatures in the upper 50s to lower 60s, but higher humidity will lead to areas of patchy dense fog early in the day. Afternoon high temperatures will warm into the upper 80s to lower 90s with a mainly sunny sky. More of the area will warm into the 90s Wednesday through Sunday, with the hottest afternoons expected on Friday and Saturday when record-warm high temperatures are possible.

  • On Tuesday, April 15, high temperatures are forecast to reach 88°F, with the record high of 92°F set in 1972.
  • On Wednesday, April 16, high temperatures are forecast to reach 89°F, with the record high of 92°F set in 1967.
  • On Friday, April 17, high temperatures are forecast to reach 92°F, with the record high of 95°F set in 1967.
  • On Saturday, April 18, high temperatures are forecast to reach 93°F, with the record high of 93°F set in 1967.

The players

Storm Team 3

The weather forecasting team at WSAV, the NBC-affiliated television station serving the Savannah, Georgia area.

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What they’re saying

“A very warm week is expected with record-warmth possible.”

— Scott Roberts, Meteorologist

What’s next

A weak cold front is forecast to move through the area on Sunday, bringing an increase in cloud cover and the chance for a few spotty showers. Monday will be a slightly cooler and breezier day, with high temperatures returning to the upper 70s to lower 80s.

The takeaway

The prolonged period of extreme heat and humidity in Savannah this week highlights the need for community preparedness and support for vulnerable populations during periods of severe weather. As climate change continues to impact weather patterns, local authorities and residents must be proactive in addressing the risks posed by record-breaking temperatures.