5 AM NHC: Melissa is a Category 5 hurricane with 175 mph sustained winds. Melissa will bring catastrophic winds, flash flooding, and storm surge to Jamaica today. Details: https://t.co/0Y105ZSExG

Continued cool, cloudy, and breezy conditions will persist for the next few days, with scattered light rain showers sticking around into Wednesday. Cloudiness decreases into the end of the week, and despite rising temperatures, seasonably cooler temperatures continue.

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5 AM: NHC reports that #Melissa has strengthened into a #Category5 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 160 mph. Some additional strengthening is possible during the next 12 to 24 hours while the storm is located south of Jamaica. Details: https://t.co/0Y105ZSExG

A cloudy, breezy Sunday ahead! ☁️ A few light showers could develop along the coastline and across portions of SE Georgia this afternoon. Expect highs in the 60s inland and low 70s near the coastline. Showers become more widespread tonight with lows in the mid-50s to low 60s.

The NHC reports #Melissa is now a #Category4 hurricane and is expected to continue its rapid intensification today, potentially reaching #Category5 status by tonight. Details: https://t.co/0Y105ZSExG

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Here is a look at the Average First Freeze Dates across our region: https://t.co/ibClQ17NJO

A Fire Danger Statement has been issued for portions of southeast SC and southeast GA through this afternoon. RH values of 25% or less can be expected, with WNW winds near 10 mph and gusts near 15 mph. Similar conditions can be expected tomorrow.

🔥ALERT: Another day of critically low humidity and low fuel moisture could produce elevated fire conditions this afternoon. #scwx #gawx #chswx #savwx

Consider participating in the Skywarn Storm Spotter Program! Even as new technology allows the NWS to issue warnings with more lead time, spotters will always be needed as links between radar indications of severe weather and ground truth. https://t.co/4l1aREc9pO

⚠️ALERT: Critically low humidity (20-25%) is expected over the Lowcountry and Southeast Georgia west of I-95 this afternoon. Winds will remain light, but drought conditions continue. Refer to local burn permitting authorities on whether you can burn. #scwx #gawx

Quiet and dry weather is expected this week.

We are currently monitoring one tropical wave just west of the Windward Islands over the eastern Caribbean Sea. A tropical depression is likely to form (70% within 7 days). Impacts are currently not expected along the Georgia and South Carolina coast.

A cold front will approach the area from the west today, producing breezy conditions along the coast. There is a moderate risk of rip currents for all beaches today.

Cloud coverage will be increasing Sunday afternoon ahead of a cold front, which will be moving through during the evening hours. A broken line of showers/storms is expected to weaken as it moves through central GA, though chances for light showers continues into the late evening.

Very nice fall conditions are expected for this weekend across the region, with low risk for rip currents today. If you’re heading to the beach on Sunday, be aware there is a moderate risk for rip currents at all southeast South Carolina and southeast Georgia beaches

Looking for some good news? We've got a fantastic fall weekend ahead! Expect plenty of sunshine and crisp, comfortable temperatures perfect for any outdoor plans. Full forecast details here: https://t.co/HxcUwcKjHH

Local Storm Spotter training classes (2025-2026 Training Schedule) for Southeast SC and GA. All classes are FREE and VIRTUAL. No prior knowledge of weather or weather observing required. https://t.co/4l1aREc9pO

Don't forget, the Great Southeast Shakeout will be occurring at 10:16 AM this morning. This is great practice on how to stay safe during an earthquake by following three key steps 1⃣ Drop 2⃣ Cover 3⃣ Hold On

We would like to clarify that the Great Shake Out earthquake drill will take place on Thursday, October 16th at 10:16 AM. Not on Friday, October 17th. #scwx

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