The city of San Antonio is bracing for a mixed bag of weather this week with a scorching high near 96 degrees today before a slight temperature drop and possible showers over the weekend. Residents woke up this morning to pockets of dense fog, which are expected to lift later, making way for sunny skies as the day progresses. The heat index, how hot it feels when relative humidity is factored in with the actual air temperature, could soar as high as 106 degrees.
Tonight, San Antonians can expect partly cloudy skies, with mercury levels dipping to a more comfortable low around 71 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Winds will remain moderate, blowing from the east northeast between 7 and 10 mph. The weather on Friday is forecasted to be partly sunny; a high near 86 and with stronger winds, gusting up to 24 mph, offering residents some respite from the lingering heat.
Transitioning into the weekend, there's more cloud cover expected with temperatures hovering in the low 80s. Saturday night introduces a 30% chance of showers and possible thunderstorms after 4am. These conditions are poised to linger into Sunday, with forecasts suggesting a 50 percent probability of continued showers and thunderstorms.
As the new week kicks off, chances of rain and thunderstorms remain in the picture for San Antonio. Despite the potential for wet weather, it won't be all doom and gloom as skies are predicted to clear up midweek, rewarding residents with a return to sunshine and highs escalating to the 90s. San Antonians should gear up for a balmy Tuesday and Wednesday, with the latter promising mostly sunny conditions. For those making plans, the National Weather Service advises staying informed on the latest weather updates here.
