Residents in the San Antonio area should keep their rain gear at hand as patchy showers and potential thunderstorms are set to roll through over the weekend. According to the National Weather Service, there's a 50 percent chance of precipitation today, with overcast skies and high humidity levels making it feel muggy and uncomfortably warm at a sticky 65 degrees Fahrenheit.
The possibility of rain doesn't wash away plans for the weekend, though with only a slight chance of showers initially, shifting to a higher likelihood of showers and possibly thunderstorms after 3 a.m. Areas of fog are expected before 11 a.m, but, the clouds will persist with temperatures reaching up to 70 degrees with a gentle southeast breeze. "Tonight a chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3 a.m," the NWS detailed.
For those traveling or finishing up last-minute holiday errands on Christmas Eve, there's a better chance of waking up to morning rain, with conditions clearing up by the afternoon, promising some sunlight before the day's end as reported by KSAT's weather forecast. The temperature will hover around 71 degrees with an evening cool down to 44 degrees.
Looking ahead to Christmas Day, the weather is going to take a turn for the breezy and cooler. Santa's sleigh might have to withstand some gusty winds as "Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph," the National Weather Service states. While Monday night is slated to be partly cloudy, with a low around 40 degrees, promising a continuation of the brisk holiday climate.
Those planning for post-Christmas activities can expect the week to begin with sunny skies and temperatures near 60, this pleasant weather will likely persist through to midweek. As the New Year's eve countdown starts, San Antonio's forecast gives no hints of storms interrupting the festivities. Weather predictions suggest ample sunshine with night temperatures remaining a bit chilly.
