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Published on June 19, 2024
San Antonio Faces Mixed Weather During Juneteenth Celebrations with High Chance of Rain and StormsSource: Unsplash/ Erik Witsoe

As San Antonio commemorates Juneteenth, the city braves a weather forecast that is a mix of anticipation and disruption. According to the National Weather Service, the day is expected to bring showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10 am, with a high near 81 degrees. The chance of precipitation stands at 80%, with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Northeast winds will blow at 15 to 20 mph, gusting as high as 30 mph. The extended forecast indicates fluctuating weather conditions over the next few days, likely affecting outdoor activities and events planned for this significant holiday.

Tonight, the likelihood of showers continues, with a probability of a thunderstorm before 1 am, then a chance of further showers and thunderstorms after 1 am. The cloud cover will remain steadfast, and temperatures will hover around 75 degrees. The continued northeast wind, about 20 mph with, gusts as high as 30 mph, can be expected to bring additional rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch.

As the week progresses, residents can expect a continuation of unsettled weather. Thursday provides a chance of showers and thunderstorms, primarily before 7 am and then again after 10 am. The skies will be mostly cloudy, and the high is projected near 87 degrees. While winds are expected to lessen slightly, gusts as high as 25 mph can still make for blustery conditions. The chance of precipitation dips to 50%, with rainfall amounts similar to previous days.

Looking towards the weekend, there's a transition in the weather pattern. Friday offers a chance of showers with thunderstorms possible after 10 am, under partly sunny skies, and a peak temperature around 91 degrees. East winds will blow at 10 to 15 mph, with the occasional burst up to 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is reduced to 30%. Saturday's forecast is marginally better, with only a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm and mostly sunny skies leading to a high near 92 degrees. The city can enjoy a mostly clear evening as the east southeast wind settles to 5 to 10 mph.

As for the latter part of the weekend and the beginning of the next week, San Antonio should brace for more warmth. Sunday promises a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon, despite the mostly sunny forecast. Temperatures are expected to soar to a high near 95 degrees. The warmth is anticipated to carry over into the start of the week, maintaining a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, and continuous highs in the mid-90s.