Alysa Carsley
WSAV News 3
Savannah, GA, United States
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Severe Weather Preparedness Week: How to prepare
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Today is Day 1 of Severe Weather Preparedness Week. When we talk about severe weather, we normally look at the spring, but it can happen at any time of the year. In fact, we already had our first tornado of the year in January. Severe weather isn’t just confined to tracking […] → Read More
Southeast severe weather threat shifts to Coastal Empire and Lowcountry
SAVANNAH, G.A. (WSAV) — A potent cold front moved across the gulf coast states yesterday and early this morning, bringing with it rounds of severe weather. Today, the cold front moves into the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. While the front will weaken somewhat, the severe threat remains. TIMELINE The morning will start off quiet with a […] → Read More
Strong to severe storms possible Thursday morning
SAVANNAH, G.A. (WSAV) — A powerful cold front has been racing across the country all week, bringing snow to parts of California to severe weather to the southeast. Now it has its sights on the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry tomorrow morning. Yesterday, 16 tornadoes and 24 wind damage reports were reported in Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. […] → Read More
Heads up stargazers: Enjoy 5 planets and a meteor shower all in 1 week
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — This week we get to enjoy not only five (yes five!) planets in our night’s sky all at once, we also get see the Geminids meteor shower. While we are dealing with a mostly cloudy sky right now, the sky will clear through the night. This will help give us some ample […] → Read More
Gobble up your Thanksgiving Holiday week forecast
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – It is time to gobble this forecast up!! This is a big holiday week with our eyes all on the big feast we will be enjoying on Thursday. Here is a break down of your weather forecast from the biggest travel day of the year through Black Friday. Big Travel Day […] → Read More
WSAV NOW Weather: Total lunar eclipse tomorrow morning!
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — The November full moon turns red tomorrow morning as a total lunar eclipse shines in the sky. The best part is that all of the United States will be able to see it — as long as the weather cooperates, of course. What the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry will see For […] → Read More
Subtropical Storm Nicole Forms; Possible impacts by late Wednesday
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Hurricane season isn’t officially over until November 30 and Subtropical Storm Nicole forming Monday morning proves that! While the storm is not organized enough to be classified as a tropical storm, it does have tropical storm force winds. This won’t be a devastating storm for us, but it will be impactful. […] → Read More
Spooktacular Halloween experiment: Lava Lamps!
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Happy Halloween!! Who doesn’t love a perfectly spooky experiment that is family-friendly with supplies you can easily find at home? Meteorologist Alysa Carsley shows us how to make your own lava lamp with 3 easy steps. SPELL-BOUNDING SUPPLIES WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Clear Glass Jar or Cup, Water, Oil, Antacid TabletExtra Supplies: Permanent […] → Read More
Tropical Storm Ian forms overnight, US impacts likely next week
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — While the tropics are starting to get their act together with four named systems and one tropical disturbance, our attention is on Tropical Storm Ian. Ian formed overnight as the storm has been able to get organized. It is expected to become a major hurricane as it approaches the Florida Peninsula […] → Read More
Spot the International Space Station with high fly-bys twice this week!
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Hey there, space lovers! We are in luck this week – we’ve got 2 opportunities to see the International Space Station. In this episode of Exploring the Atmosphere with Alysa, I’ll show you how to spot this week’s International Space Station viewing! It’s one of my favorite things to see in the […] → Read More
Rinse & repeat: Heavy rain & flooding threat lasts all week
SAVANNAH, Ga (WSAV) — Rinse and repeat…rinse and repeat… ever since last Thursday, our weather has been unsettled with heavy rain and thunderstorms plaguing the radar. Communities have picked up several inches of rain and this week is no different. Because of the likely chance of heavy rain again, expect a localized flash flood threat each […] → Read More
Tropical Storm Colin forms along South Carolina coast
SAVANNAH, GA (WSAV) — The tropics might have been slow to start this hurricane season (not that anyone is complaining), but things are starting to heat up! Within 24 hours, Tropical Storm Bonnie and Tropical Strom Colin have formed. Bonnie formed late Friday morning. Tropical Storm Colin formed off the South Carolina coast early Saturday morning. […] → Read More
True or false? Lightning turns sand into glass
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – I was visiting a school about two years ago when a group of kids asked about a myth: when lightning hits the sand, it turns into glass. At that time, I hadn’t heard of this magical fable. But I looked it up when I got back, and now, I incorporate it in […] → Read More
3.9 magnitude earthquake recorded near Metter early Saturday morning
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – If you woke up just after 4 am this morning feeling like your house was shaking, don’t worry – you aren’t crazy! A moderate 3.9 magnitude occurred near Metter, Georgia in Candler County early Saturday morning. Shaking reports have been reported as far as Augusta and Brunswick. Locally, reports of shaking were […] → Read More
Summer Safety: Shade vs Direct Sunshine
Summer has been on full blast this past week. Meteorologist Alysa Carsley tests the difference in air temperature in the shade and direct sunlight. → Read More
First tropical storm of the 2022 Hurricane Season forms
SAVANNAH, GA (WSAV) — Alex is here! Tropical Storm Alex finally formed early Sunday morning after traveling through the Gulf of Mexico and Florida as Potential Tropical Cyclone One. This is the first named storm of the 2022 hurricane season. Alex was able to get organized once it moved off the east coast of Florida […] → Read More
WSAV NOW Weather: Total lunar eclipse visible Sunday night
The Super Flower Blood moon turns red on May 15, this upcoming Sunday night, as a total lunar eclipse captures the eyes of the world. → Read More
WSAV NOW Weather: Total lunar eclipse completely visible Sunday morning
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) —Thousands of people will be saying “ooh” and “aah” as the Super Flower Blood Moon turns red as a total lunar eclipse happens early tomorrow morning. Yes, you read that right. The Super Flower Blood Moon plus a TOTAL lunar eclipse. A lot will be happening Tuesday night through Wednesday morning. SUPER […] → Read More
Bryan County EF4 tornado is strongest to hit Coastal Empire in recent years
The National Weather Service has updated the rating for the tornado that hit Bryan County last week on April 5. → Read More
WSAV NOW WEATHER: Elevated fire danger today
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Most of the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry are at a greater risk for wild fires though Saturday evening. A red flag warning will go into effect at noon today and continue through 8 p.m. this evening. Due to extremely dry and and breezy conditions with low humidity levels will be between […] → Read More