San Antonio residents are gearing up for a continued stretch of scorching temperatures, with the forecast revealing no reprieve from the heat wave that's been gripping the city. According to the National Weather Service, today's skies will clear up after a mostly cloudy start, propelling temperatures to a high near 98 degrees. Yet, the real feel on the streets will be closer to a stifling 107 degrees, due to high humidity levels.
With the mercury tipped to sustain levels perilously close to 100 degrees, there's an advisory to locals to stay hydrated and avoid prolonged outdoor activities. "Thursday and Friday are looking similarly blistering, with high near 98 and heat index values peaking as high as 109," the forecast notes. Residents should particularly note that gusts may occasionally to rapidly strengthen up to 25 mph, adding to the discomfort caused by the heat.
With the evening lows stubbornly hovering around the 79-degree mark, nights promise little in the way of cooling relief. The coming days show a persistent pattern, the skies mostly clear or partly cloudy, suggesting that the sun will continue to beat down unrestrained. These conditions extend into the weekend, where the only notable shift in the onslaught of heat is a negligible dip to a high near 97 on Friday and Saturday.
Weekend evenings slightly dial back, with expected lows to just barely make under the 80-degree point. "Saturday night will be partly cloudy, with a low around 78," according to the aforementioned weather forecast. As for Sunday, the heat seems resolute to not to abate, maintaining a high near 97 degrees with some gusts, although less vigorous, still churning up to 20 mph.
Looking into next week, there's scant change, the heat spell firmly entrenched with highs remaining at 97 degrees on both Sunday and Monday, and overnight temperatures settling at a consistent 77 degrees. Tuesday promises an encore of today's sweltering conditions, sunny and near 98 degrees. San Antonio's residents should brace for an extended stretch of these high-temperature days, taking care to mitigate heat-related risks.
