As San Antonians brace for another sweltering week, temperatures are expected to climb, hitting triple digits. Residents can anticipate a high near 105 degrees today, with heat index values soaring as high as 109. A light south wind around 5 mph will do little to ease the oppressive heat, according to the National Weather Service's latest update.
The evening promises only slight reprieve, as the forecast shows tonight's lows hovering around 81 degrees. The south southeast wind might pick up to 10 mph, with potential gusts reaching 20 mph, providing a scant breath of moving air in the still night. Residents looking ahead to Friday face a mere 20 percent chance of showers between the hours of 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., while the chance of showers and thunderstorms extends after 4 p.m.
Despite the slight chance of precipitation, the weekend continues the trend of intense heat. According to the forecast, Saturday will deliver sunny skies with highs around 99 degrees, with light winds making little difference for those hoping for a cooler day. As the sun sets, temperatures might drop slightly to a low around 77 degrees.
Continuing on to Sunday, the unyielding sun will preside over a near-constant high of 98 degrees. A light east wind in the morning will shift to east southeast in the afternoon, carrying faint hope of cooler air. Nightfall brings minimal relief, as the forecast from the National Weather Service anticipates a low once again around 77 degrees, with light winds continuing into the night, that could gust as high as 20 mph.
Looking forward to the start of next week, San Antonio is forecasted to maintain its sun-drenched disposition. Monday forecasts a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm, but otherwise sunny, with highs again pushing the upper 90s. As nighttime falls, residents can expect mostly clear skies, and lows in the high 70s.
The burgeoning heat remains steadfast, with Tuesday showing a slightly increased probability of rain at 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. However, the overall weather pattern seems determined to stay its course with mostly sunny skies and highs stubbornly fixed near the 98-degree mark. The week continues under the influence of high pressure, with Wednesday following suit with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms and a high near 97 degrees.
