SAVANNAH, Ga. — Saturday has been declared a WJCL 22 Impact Day as unsettled weather continues to bring coastal hazards, gusty winds, and scattered rain to Southeast Georgia and the South Carolina Lowcountry, forecasters said.

Rain and Rough Surf Return

According to WJCL 22, a low-pressure system near the east coast of Florida and a stationary front positioned off Southeast Georgia are combining to produce breezy northeasterly winds and cloudy, damp conditions along the coast.

Rain chances will hover around 30% through the weekend, with scattered showers possible at times on Saturday and Saturday night. Meteorologists say inland communities can expect occasional rain and gusts, but no widespread flooding or severe weather is anticipated.

Forecast rainfall totals are less than half an inch across most areas.

High Surf and Rip Current Risk

Coastal beaches are under both a high surf advisory and high rip current risk through Saturday, prompting warnings for swimmers to stay out of the water.

Forecasters said wind gusts could reach between 25 and 40 mph, especially near the shoreline, creating dangerous conditions for beachgoers and small craft.

The high tide is expected to peak near 9.7 feet, which could lead to minor tidal flooding in low-lying coastal zones — though meteorologists stress that it will not be as severe as Friday’s flooding event.

Weekend Outlook and Tropical Update

While conditions will improve slightly by Sunday, clouds and breezy winds are likely to persist into early next week as the low-pressure system moves northward.

Forecasters are also monitoring two tropical systems — Tropical Storm Jerry and Post-Tropical Storm Karen — both of which are located in the open Atlantic and pose no threat to the U.S. coastline. No new tropical development is expected over the next seven days.

Preparing for Coastal Conditions

Local emergency officials are reminding residents and visitors to avoid flooded roadways, secure outdoor items, and monitor marine advisories throughout the weekend. Beachgoers are also urged to follow flag warnings and lifeguard instructions to reduce the risk of rip current incidents.

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